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The classified-level Exercise Cyber Sentinels was held in Canberra in October. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power.

Taking cyber warfare training to new heights

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1891 Views 0 Comments Defence Strategic Review, Exercise Cyber Sentinels

In the first classified-level cyber exercise of its kind, Australian and US military cyber experts joined forces to battle simulated

A RAAF aviator finalises a systems check of an F/A-18F Super Hornet at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth during Exercise Bersama Lima, Malaysia. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

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Refuelling aircraft and aviators

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1670 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bersama Lima, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Members of 19 Squadron fuelled aircraft and aviators during Exercise Bersama Lima. CAPTION: A RAAF aviator finalises a systems check of

As part of Australia's continued support to Ukraine, a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail has been deployed to help protect a vital gateway of international humanitarian and military assistance. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Europe News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie Wedgetail in Germany to support Ukraine

27/10/202330/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1830 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

A RAAF E-7A Wedgetail has deployed to Germany in support of multinational efforts helping to protect a vital gateway of

A DHC-4 Caribou aircraft, left, sits beside a C-27J Spartan aircraft from 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Yesterday’s Caribou meets today’s Spartan

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1415 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, DHC-4 Caribou, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

In a unique event, historical aircraft DHC-4 Caribou A4-236 was displayed beside a C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron during a

The Royal Australian Air Force Band under the direction of Squadron Leader Dan Phillips in concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre in August 2022. Story by Flight Sergeant Ralph Whiteoak.

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Royal Australian Air Force Band turns 100

27/10/202329/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1463 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band

For the past century, the Royal Australian Air Force Band has been lifting troop morale and winning the hearts and

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III offloads Australian citizens, their families and other approved foreign nationals from Israel after an 'assisted-departure flight' from Israel (on 15 October 2023). Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Australia sending aircraft, support personnel and soldiers to the Middle East

25/10/202325/10/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9142 Views 2 Comments Operation Beech

In a radio- and TV-interview blitz this morning – but without the customary ‘Press Release’ – Minister for Defence Richard

Australian Air Force Cadets disembark a C-130J Hercules at RAAF Base Pearce after a familiarisation flight. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

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Unique experience for WA cadets

20/10/202328/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1735 Views 0 Comments Air Force Cadets, C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Pearce

Flying low level in a C-130J Hercules is something few get the opportunity to experience, so a familiarisation flight over

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet departs from Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth during Exercise Bersama Lima 2023 in Malaysia. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie Super Hornets train in Malaysia

19/10/202321/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1615 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Bersama Lima, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Flying out of north-west Malaysia, the Royal Australian Air Force has deployed six F/A-18F Super Hornets and a C-27J Spartan

Maintenance crew from a RAAF KC-30A conduct checks on the tarmac at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, before an assisted-departure flight to Dubai. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

Middle East News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

ADF support for Israel departures

19/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2022 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Israel, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Middle East, Operation Beech

CAPTION: Maintenance crew from a RAAF KC-30A conduct checks on the tarmac at Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, before an assisted-departure

A delegation from the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) Academy watch a 100 Squadron flying display at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photos by Duncan Fenn.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Insieme impariamo – together we learn

19/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1004 Views 0 Comments Italian Air Force, No. 100 Squadron

A shared passion for developing world-class aviators resulted in an exchange of ideas and connection over missions during a recent

Legacy torchbearers Emily Lahay and Commander 4th Brigade, Brigadier Michelle Campbell during the last leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in Melbourne. Story by Captain Mark Blackman and Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

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50,000 kilometres for 100 years of Legacy

17/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1238 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Governor-General of Australia, Legacy, Shrine of Remembrance

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay ended on October 12, with torch-bearers carrying the Legacy flame through Melbourne on the final

RAAF personnel assist Australian citizens and their families into a C-17A Globemaster III at Ben Gurion airport in Israel. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

ADF support to Aussies escaping Israel

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1607 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Operation Beech

Two RAAF aircraft – a KC-30A and a C-17A Globemaster III – have joined an Australian-government-supported private charter in safely

Able Seaman Qambar Said with US Space Force personnel working at the Commercial Operations cell, Adelaide. Photos by Tim Standing.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

New operators at Defence Space Command

17/10/202318/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1770 Views 0 Comments Defence Space Command, Joint Commercial Operations (JCO-AUS), No.1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU)

Defence Space Command’s six newly accredited Defence personnel are leading operations for Joint Commercial Operations (JCO-AUS). CAPTION: Able Seaman Qambar Said

ADF personnel experiment in the Lockheed Martin Australia Endeavour Centre in preparation for AIR6500 capability delivery. Story by Sophie Pearse. Photo from Lockheed Martin Australia.

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Lockheed Martin to lead Australia’s missile defence

13/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1623 Views 0 Comments

Lockheed Martin Australia has been announced as the strategic partner for Defence’s multi-million-dollar Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), which