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Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes, left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. He is now part of a research project to create and deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link. Story by Emma Thompson.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Videos 

New quantum tech to enhance battlespace

15/04/202528/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1523 Views 0 Comments DSTG

The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is leading a new cutting-edge quantum research project to enhance secure timing technologies

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Royal Australian Air Force aviators assist local man Brian Dayes unload fuel stores from a C-27J Spartan in Windorah, Queensland. Photo by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF delivers aviation fuel to flood-affected communities

11/04/202511/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1331 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

The Royal Australian Air Force rapidly deployed an aircraft from RAAF Base Amberley, delivering critical aviation fuel supplies to flood-affected

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A Royal Australian Air Force No.11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon taxies after landing at Avalon Airport during the Australian International Air Show 2025. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

Aussie aviation “model programs in international cooperation”

11/04/202511/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1266 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon

Two programs designed to enhance the ADF air capability and increase regional security are the “model programs in international cooperation”,

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Family, friends and members of the local and ADF communities attend a 20th anniversary memorial service for the 'Shark 02' helicopter crash, conducted at the Fleet Air Museum, HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash

02/04/202503/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 821 Views 1 Comment Shark 02

The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,

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A RAAF F-35 Lightning II does a flypast during the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria. Photo by John Jennings.
ADF News Royal Australian Air Force 

Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up

01/04/202504/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1894 Views 2 Comments

Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful

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A C-27J Spartan fires flares during an aerial display at the Australian International Airshow 2025, Avalon. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

C-27J Spartan hits 10 years in RAAF

01/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1163 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan

From the rugged terrain of the Australian Outback to the tropical jungles of Papua New Guinea, C-27J Spartan has proven

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Sergeant Paul Scandura of 19 Squadron oversees locally engaged civilians constructing aircraft pallets to support a Rifle Company Butterworth (RCB) rotation. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Michael Gosney.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Locally engaged civilians upskill at Butterworth

01/04/202501/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1065 Views 0 Comments RMAF Butterworth

An unheralded but crucial group of enablers in the projection of Australian air power in Southeast Asia have just added

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Sam Boyd and his partner pose in front of an F-35 fighter after Mr Boyd's appointment as a RAAF officer, at No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF

01/04/202501/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1158 Views 0 Comments

Former United States Navy F/A-18 pilot and contracted civilian F-35A simulator instructor Sam Boyd has been appointed an officer in

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Wing Commander Phil Parsons, from the Collaborative Autonomous Systems Project Office, speaks with aviators and representatives from Boeing about the capabilities of the Boeing MQ-28 at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Videos 

Budgie steers RAAF into new era of air power

28/03/202510/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2389 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Celebrating 40 years of distinguished service, Wing Commander Philip Parsons, affectionately known as “Budgie”, is leading the charge into the

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US Army personnel on the ramp of a RAAF C-27J Spartan overlook Kwajalein Atoll. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photos by Sherman Hogue.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

RAAF Spartan supports fisheries patrol in Marshall Islands

28/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2224 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Operation Rai Balang, Operation Solania

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan and its crew have played a key role in the Pacific Islands Forum

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Military Working Dog Handlers from RAAF Base Tindal, Corporal Jesse Beard (Left) with his dog Xon and Corporal Natasha Blackman with her dog Onix at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Dogs truly are a handler’s best friend

27/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1415 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Military Working Dogs, No. 17 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing

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The wreck of No 454 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Baltimore FW282, which was shot down during the conduct of a maritime reconnaissance mission on 3 December 1943. The wreck was located by AegeanTec in July 2024, with confirmation of the identity of the aircraft made in December 2024. Photo supplied by AegeanTec.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force UK Veterans 

WWII RAAF bomber found off Greece

27/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1562 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet lands at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence

26/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1639 Views 1 Comment Australian International Airshow, F/A-18F Super Hornet

Fifteen years have flown by since the Royal Australian Air Force welcomed a game-changing addition to its air combat fleet—the

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Warrant Office of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, Gary Walsh, Rodney Ticler, David Gardner, and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell at the unveiling of the restored P-40E Kittyhawk. Story by Squadron Leader Richard Briedis. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scot.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF restores Ming the Merciless

26/03/202505/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1151 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Bringing a World War II aircraft back to life is a labour of love – especially when that aircraft’s namesake

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A No.6 Squadron EA-18G Growler conducts a proof of arrest using the tactical aircraft arrestor system during the Australian International Air Show 2025, at Avalon Airport. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Cable-catching fast jets on normal runways

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1117 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow

A mobile safety harness to catch fast jets as they land on normal runways was demonstrated at this year’s Australian

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet on the ground at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Air show cleared for take-off

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 647 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airshow

The Australian International Airshow 2025 is ready to welcome the public over three action-packed days, concluding a month of preparation.

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Pilot Officer Astrid Streeter-Smith and Pilot Officer Zack Burton return from a sortie with Group Captain Scott Woodland, Air and Space Liaison at the Australian High Commission in London. Story by Pilot Officer Tim Sullivan.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Aussie pilots earn their wings in UK

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1194 Views 0 Comments RAF

The first Royal Australian Air Force pilots to undergo ab initio pilot training in the UK with the Royal Air

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A Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is released from a No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet. Image supplied.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1633 Views 1 Comment AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, LRASM

Australia has significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long

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Families at the Very Special Kids Camp line up for their flight in the Air Force Balloon. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF balloon inspires dreams for Very Special Kids

21/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1220 Views 0 Comments Air Force Balloon

For many children, the dream of floating high above the ground is pure magic. CAPTION: Families at the Very Special Kids

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Squadron Leader Anthony Rengel receives handover from the 77th ANARE medical practitioner Dr Peter Rizzo near the RSV Nuyina and local Adelie penguins.
ADF People Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

The doctor is in the ice house

19/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1465 Views 0 Comments Antarctica, Mawson Station, Operation Southern Discovery, RSV Nuyina

Squadron Leader Anthony Rengel’s inspiration to spend a year in Antarctica came from a relative who worked at Mawson station

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