Poseidon takes fuel in the air for the first time
RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon has taken a step towards full operational capability after completing the first air-to-air refuelling with a KC-30A.
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Aussie F-35 pilots continue training in USA
The Royal Australian Air Force still maintains a joint pilot-training and maintenance presence at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
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Nine-year-old MRTT fleet in need of comms upgrade/retrofit
Airbus has been selected to develop a communications and mission system upgrade for the RAAF’s A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) fleet.
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First F-35A pilot transition course at Williamtown
The first F-35A Lightning II Transition Course recently concluded at the Joint Strike Fighter precinct at RAAF Base Williamtown.
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Cultures come together over bush tucker BBQ
Knowing where to find bush tucker and how to prepare it are among core skills being taught on the Combat Survival Training School.
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Globemaster delivers new helicopter to NSW Rural Fire Service
A trans-Pacific mission by a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster has delivered a Bell 412 helicopter for the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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Mission success/US budget cuts put pressure on RAAF’s Triton buy
In January this year, the US Navy deployed Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton on its first live deployment, to Guam.
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Wagardi Mission System in the ‘dilly bag’ ahead of schedule
A successful Defence and industry partnership has improved the ability of analysts to search for and assimilate ISR data.
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Meet the RAAFie with five wings
One current-serving Royal Australian Air Force woman recently earned her third aircrew badge making for a seven-wing career (so far?).
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Virtual reality becomes Globemaster reality
Technicians at No. 36 Sqn are using Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality devices with Boeing-developed software to maintain C-17A aircraft.
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33 Squadron personnel and aircraft welcomed home from Middle East
No. 33 Squadron personnel returning from their Middle East deployment were given a special welcome home at RAAF Base Amberley on Friday.
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RAAF deploys Poseidon on North Korea sanctions watch
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is deploying on Operation Argos for the second time this
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Pilots graduate with home-schooling and adaptability
Adapted training and remote learning ensured pilots and loadmasters from No. 35 Squadron could continue their training during COVID-19.
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STORY RETRACTION – re Royal Australian Air Force name
CONTACT retracts the story titled “RAAF dropped Royal Australian from its name” and I wholeheartedly apologise for any offence caused.
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Is RAAF trying to drop ‘Royal Australian’ from its name?
CONTACT retracts the story initially titled “RAAF dropped Royal Australian from its name” – and we apologise for our stupid error.
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C-27J Spartan proves it’s ready for anything
The C-27J Spartan medium transport aircraft displayed many airborne-operations capabilities on Exercise Ready Spartan Prove (RSP).
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RAAF’s 30th F-35A Lightning delivered
Australia’s fifth-generation fighter capability continues to grow with the acceptance of the 30th F-35A Lightning II.
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RAAF’s first payload launch from home soil
A DART rocket carrying a Defence payload launched today from South Australia, marking the first commercial rocket launch from Australia.
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Did you know RAAF has arrestor cables on runways?
Underneath the runways of Australia’s main air-force bases, lifesaving devices lie in wait, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.
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Wedgetail and MRTT end Middle East mission
RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and KC-30A MRTT aircraft will return to Australia following their final mission of a successful year-long deployment.
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