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Aircraftwoman Jess Swan at Directorate of Personnel – Air Force, PERS-Branch where she works as a personnel capability specialist. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Dion Isaacson.

Finding purpose in Air Force

17/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1646 Views 0 Comments

Coming from a Defence family, Jessica Swan was thinking she would try another line of work. CAPTION: Aircraftwoman Jess Swan

JS Kaga arrives in Darwin for a port visit. Photo by Barrie Collins.

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Japanese ships visit Darwin

15/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3131 Views 1 Comment

Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force ships pulled into Darwin this week for a goodwill visit and to replenish supplies after.

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, from No. 6 Squadron, taxis along the runway at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska during the exercise. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

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RAAF strengthens ties with US in Alaska

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1593 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag 21-3

The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3, a two-week bilateral training exercise with the

A Jindalee operational radar network (JORN) transmitter at Harts Range, Alice Springs.

ADF News Science & Technology

Celebrating the science behind Defence capability

18/08/202118/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1963 Views 0 Comments STEM

Behind every great defence force is an army of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians, all working to ensure that those

Leading Seaman Matt Jones, left, meets Her Majesty the Queen on board the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as she farewells Carrier Strike Group 21 ahead of its Indo-Pacific deployment. Story by Lieutenant John Paul. Photo by Petty Officer Jay Allen.

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Aussie sailors on HMS Queen Elizabeth deployment

10/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1957 Views 0 Comments

When Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) entered the Indo-Pacific region this month, it included two RAN sailors. CAPTION: Leading

A United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft connects to the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft refuelling hoseduring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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Refuelling first fosters partnership

31/07/202131/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1417 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

High above the Coral Sea, a Royal Australian Air Force No. 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) trailed refuelling

No. 75 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet A21-018 sports a bold black-and-white commemorative livery ahead of the squadron's transition to the F-35A Lightning II in 2022. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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Hornet’s new livery a tribute to squadron

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2036 Views 0 Comments

One of the last F/A-18 A/B Classic Hornet aircraft to grace the skies over the Northern Territory will be a distinctive

A Royal Australian Air Force FA-18A Classic Hornet aircraft approaches HMAS Brisbane during an air-warfare serial, off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Crews work together to fend off Hornets

31/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2681 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

It was four against two. Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets screamed overhead a naval task group, primed to

A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb on Townshend Island, during TS2. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Allies work together to deliver barrage

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2192 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

“Okay, if you’re a JTAC please raise your hand.” CAPTION: A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway

Gunner Nathan Wood, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, observes a target during the RBS 70 man-portable air defence missile system training serial at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

ADF News Science & Technology USA

Striking in a new way

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1869 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

It’s the ADF’s newest joint warfighting concept and it’s on show at this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) in a

Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate James Anson keeps watch from the bridge wing as HMAS Brisbane sails off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Sailor dons many hats on Talisman Sabre

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1525 Views 0 Comments

As Able Seaman Boatswains Mate James Anson peers through a pair of binoculars while the sun set on waters off the

Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

20/07/202126/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2283 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

A pair of shells flew over the water and slammed into Townshend Island within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the afternoon

Pilot Officer Dirk was one of the pilots who completed the first operational conversion course conducted in Australia for the F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Rogue Ambush. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Milestone for new operational pilots

13/07/202118/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2194 Views 0 Comments

Air Force’s newest E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A Lighting II pilots completed their six-month operational conversion courses on Exercise Rogue Ambush

E-7A Wedgetail aircraft A30-006, from No. 2 Squadron, takes off from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Rogue Ambush. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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More personnel qualify for Wedgetail

07/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2351 Views 0 Comments

No. 2 Squadron has more co-pilots and aircrew after a group graduated from the E-7A Wedgetail operational conversion course conducted

Quickstep Aerospace Services employees are given a tour of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules during a visit to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Quickstep visits RAAF Base Richmond

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1697 Views 0 Comments

A visit to RAAF Base Richmond has allowed aerospace composites manufacturer Quickstep to see firsthand how it keeps the C-130J

RAF Flight Lieutenant Chris Tomlinson, RAF exchange, E-7A Aircraft Captain with No. 2 Squadron during Exercise Arnhem Thunder. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Cochran. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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International exchange for Wedgetail knowledge

21/06/202125/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2473 Views 0 Comments

Exercise Arnhem Thunder saw personnel on exchange from the Royal Air Force (RAF) fill key positions on Australia’s E-7A Wedgetail airborne

A pilot is marshalled in after completing his first flight in an F-35A Lightning II during the Operational Conversion course at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Sergeant Guy Young.

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Rogue Ambush commences in the NT

16/06/202120/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1555 Views 0 Comments

300 personnel and 30 aircraft deployed to RAAF bases Darwin and Tindal to conduct Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1 from 15 June to 2 July 2021.

An Air Force EA-18G Growler, aircraft taxis past two F-35A Lightning II aircraft on its way to the runway, during exercise Arnhem Thunder held at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

Royal Australian Air Force

Exercise Arnhem Thunder finished in the Top End

16/06/202119/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1643 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21, a major training activity held at RAAF Bases

ADF News

Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List

14/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6007 Views 6 Comments Honours List

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recognised 1190 Australians, including 33 recipients in the Military Division and 71 military medals.

Moog Australia Managing Director, Bryan O'Connor, left, Victorian Defence Industry Advocate John O'Callaghan, centre, and Director General Joint Strike Fighter Air Commodore Damien Keddie, right, at Factory Four in Heatherton, Victoria. Story by Lawrence Dutrieux.

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New facility to boost ADF capabilities

25/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1631 Views 0 Comments

Defence and industry collaboration has been showcased again this month with the official opening of Moog Australia’s new $2 million facility