KC-30As ‘elephant walk’ at Amberley
On 15 November 2019, No. 33 Squadron prepared five of its KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports for launch at the same
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Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations
. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air
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KC-30A offloads 100,000,000th pound of fuel
RAAF’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport recently delivered its 100,000,000th – yes, that’s 100millionth – pound of fuel during air-to-air
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KC-30A keeps the fighters flying longer
RAAF’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft played its part during Exercise Talisman Sabre 17 keeping Australian and American fighter
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Australia’s KC-30A fleet achieves 20,000 flying hours
The KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet has achieved a remarkable 20,000 flying hours as it continues to provide global
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KC-30A successfully refuels multi-role F-16
The operational capability of the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport fleet has taken another important step
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KC-30 returns from F-16 trials
A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has returned from the United States following the first round of air-to-air refuelling
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First KC-30A boom refuel with E-7A over Iraq
October 23rd 2015 was an historic day for the RAAF with the first combat refuelling by a KC-30 using its
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KC-30 home after JSF trials
A Royal Australia Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has returned home from successful refuelling trials with the F-35A Lightning
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RAAF will buy two more KC-30A
The RAAF will buy two more KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports after the government authorised the more-than $400 million spend. The two
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48-hour running and push-up challenge
Two engineers from RAAF Base Amberley will put themselves through the ultimate fitness test this weekend – a 48-hour running and push-up challenge.
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Eagle-eyed photographer snaps rare bird formation
Eagle-eyed residents in Taree, NSW spotted RAAF training missions between a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport and several fighters including F-35As.
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Politicians get a taste of deployment in Middle East
Three Australian politicians recently experienced what life is like for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel in the Middle East.
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RAAF airlifts Fijians to Middle East
Australia’s relationship with Fiji has strengthened with two sustainment missions for 2020 transporting Fijian peacekeepers to the Middle East in March.
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Operation Bushfire Assist winding down quickly
The Australian dDefence Force’s Operation Bushfire Assist is winding down quickly, with fewer than 800 service personnel left on deployment.
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Op Bushfire Assist – 27 January UPDATE
Update on ADF efforts in assisting state authorities to reopen roads, restore essential services and deliver emergency supplies to fire-affected communities
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RAAF fetches fresh fire retardant from the USA
Australia’s aerial firefighting retardant supplies have been boosted after the Royal Australian Air Force began ferrying new supplies from the USA.
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Op Bushfire Assist – 14 January UPDATE
Updated at 8am 15 January 2020 Watch Major General Jake Ellwood’s brief to media, 14 January 2020… MAIN PHOTO: A
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Navy evacuates Mallacoota
HMAS Choules and MV Sycamore have arrived off the bushfire-isolated Victorian town of Mallacoota to evacuate hundreds of locals and
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Major increase in Defence bushfire-fighting support
ADF is set to inject a significant manpower and equipment boost to the bushfire-fighting effort, at the request of the
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