Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash
The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,
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Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up
Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful
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RAN chopper visits Victorian schools
Two Victorian schools received a special visit as a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter and its crew touched down, offering
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Australian Industry Group visits ‘premier garrison city’
The Australian Industry Group (AIG) conducted a three-day tour of significant industry sites in Townsville in March. CAPTION: Commander 3
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C-27J Spartan hits 10 years in RAAF
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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Locally engaged civilians upskill at 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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Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF
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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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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Taking urban ops to the next level
Four infantrymen approach a doorway as the lead soldier edges around the threshold, rifle pointed towards the opening, his mate
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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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First Aussie HIMARS delivered
Two of the Australian high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launchers are on show at Avalon International Airshow. CAPTION: Minister
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HMAS Sydney leaves on three-month regional deployment
From late March until early July 2025, HMAS Sydney will sail throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of Regional Presence Deployment 25-2
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ADF back to Solomons on survey mission
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant deployed to Solomon Islands recently for vital survey work, reinforcing Australia’s longstanding commitment to the
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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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New commander impressed with his brigade
When Brigadier Damian Bushell arrived at 13th Brigade ready to take command, he found a brigade immensely proud of its
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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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