Budgie steers RAAF into new era of air power
Celebrating 40 years of distinguished service, Wing Commander Philip Parsons, affectionately known as “Budgie”, is leading the charge into the
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RAAF Spartan supports fisheries patrol in Marshall Islands
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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Dogs truly are a handler’s best friend
Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing
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WWII RAAF bomber found off Greece
A Royal Australian Air Force Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World
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Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence
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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RAAF restores Ming the Merciless
Bringing a World War II aircraft back to life is a labour of love – especially when that aircraft’s namesake
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Cable-catching fast jets on normal runways
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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Air show cleared for take-off
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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Aussie pilots earn their wings in UK
The first Royal Australian Air Force pilots to undergo ab initio pilot training in the UK with the Royal Air
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Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use
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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RAAF balloon inspires dreams for Very Special Kids
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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The doctor is in the ice house
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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A new source of light for the ADF
Two large shells exploded near Lance Corporal Phillip Davies while he was digging in telephone cables at Messines Ridge during
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MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas
Tucked away on Robertson Barracks lies a workshop that hums with creativity, problem-solving and quiet ingenuity. CAPTION: MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel
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Freedom of navigation mission protects Indo-Pacific
Exercising Australia’s freedom of navigation, the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region under
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Updates as of 11 March 2025 Support for Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), emergency authorities in Queensland and
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Updates on People’s Liberation Army–Navy vessels operating near Australia
People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class
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Mission ready for Bamboo Eagle
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, strengthened RAAF and its coalition partners’ capabilities to
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New recognition for transitioning personnel
From March 1, all transitioning full-time ADF personnel will receive a testimonial to recognise their contribution before their final date
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RAAF aims high in combat casualty care
Getting ‘comfortable with the uncomfortable’ was the objective for specialist reserve and permanent Royal Australian Air Force health clinicians of
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