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WEBRAAF on display at international air show. Visitors to the Bali International Air Show got up close and personal with RAAF's F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
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WEBDefence newspapers are published fortnightly for the information of ADF members. Print copies are distributed nationally to all serving Defence members via internal mail, and via post to a subscription list, including former ADF members, families of current members, Defence welfare organisations, Australian consular offices worldwide and those ...
All systems go on largest Pitch Black | Defence
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Senior ADF officers and detachment commanders from around the world welcomed domestic and international media to RAAF Base Darwin to officially open Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
A fast-paced Gap Year with fast jets - Defence
WEBDec 20, 2022 · ADF Gap Year program participants deployed to Air Force’s No 2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) this year travelled around Australia and gained exposure to maintenance operations for fast jets. The 12-month program trains personnel to deliver a capability.
News and events - Defence
WEBBroome hosts Canadian missile rearmament. In a significant first, the ADF has re-armed a Canadian warship in the Port of Broome in Western Australia. Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology. 30 Sep 2024.
RAAF aviators bring big picture to US exercise | Defence
WEBNov 23, 2023 · Wedgetail aviators from RAAF 2 Squadron recently shared airspace awareness and their own collective experience with American counterparts in Florida during Exercise Checkered Flag.
Defence update on recent dust clouds at RAAF Base Pearce
WEBMar 8, 2023 · Defence is aware that earthworks related to a runway extension at RAAF Base Pearce on 7 March 2023 appear to have generated noticeable amount of dust clouds. This was a result of the laying down of topsoil.
Wedgetail returns from support operations in Europe | Defence
WEBApr 2, 2024 · A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu. The E-7A aircraft supported the multinational effort to provide early warning for potential threats from Russia outside of Ukraine.
Air Force's petrol station of the skies - Defence
WEBJul 25, 2024 · After a long and successful mission providing essential fuel for RAAF and allied partner aircraft, the 33 Squadron KC-30A crew safely landed back at RAAF Base Amberley, debriefed and prepared to do it again the next day on Pitch Black.
Spartan proven ready for more - Defence
WEBMay 19, 2023 · Once the Spartan landed at RAAF Base Townsville, its crew were immediately put through a number of scenarios in the aircraft’s light tactical fixed wing role, with additional simulated threats – increasing in complexity – pushing the crews to plan and complete missions at short notice.