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An F-35A Lightning II from 75 Squadron flies alongside a Lear Jet as part of Trial Swagman in the NT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss.

Swagman returns to the Top End

23/10/202523/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments Delamere Air Weapons Range, EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II, Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU), No. 6 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, No. 80 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, Trial Swagman

On Trial Swagman, F-35A Lighting IIs and EA-18G Growlers used the vast Northern Territory airspace to test and advance their

Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the United States Air Force aircraft fly in formation during Exercise Bushido Guardian near Misawa Air Base, Japan. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson.

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Bushido Guardian builds trilateral strength

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1009 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bushido Guardian, F-35A Lightning II, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 3 Squadron, No. 33 Squadron, US Air Force

Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 has proved to be a huge trilateral success, as Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning

Ahead of Exercise Bushido Guardian, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and United States Air Force fast jets conduct a trilateral activity. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force

Bushido Guardian launches fast jets in Japan

03/10/202503/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1610 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bushido Guardian, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, No. 3 Squadron, No. 33 Squadron, US Air Force

Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 has launched, with F-35A Lightning II jets from 3 Squadron, supported by a 33 Squadron KC-30A

An F-35A Lightning II taxis in after a mission from RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 25. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photos by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Lightning strikes twice in the Top End

02/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1284 Views 0 Comments Exercise Arnhem Thunder, F-35A Lightning II, No. 3 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Arming multiple F-35A Lightning II aircraft for live weapons drops, twice a day, is no easy feat – but armament

Four CA-27 Sabres from the 75 Squadron 'Black Diamonds' aerobatic team perform a display over RAAF Base Richmond during the Air Force Week airshow in September 1961. Photo from the RAAF Museum.

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Airshow’s flight through Richmond’s history

30/09/202530/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments RAAF Richmond

Over 100 years, RAAF Base Richmond has recorded more than 1.28 million visitors at airshows, flying displays and community events.

Members of the public excitingly enter the RAAF Richmond Air Show 2025. Photo by Aircraftman Jonathon McCaffrey.

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A wrap on RAAF Richmond Airshow 2025

30/09/202530/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2255 Views 2 Comments RAAF Richmond

About 80,000 people flocked to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond over the weekend of September 27 and 28 to

A RAAF EA-18G Growler crew fires an AIM-9X Sidewinder (Block II) missile at a BQM-74E aerial target during Exercise Archer 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo supplied.

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US joins air and missile defence trials off NSW

19/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4007 Views 0 Comments AIM-9X Sidewinder, Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Archer, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Williamtown, US Air Force, US Navy

Australian and United States naval and air forces have completed live missile firing and advanced target trials off the NSW

Personnel, aircraft and assets at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Blake Thompson.

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5500 flight hours and 2000 sorties on Talisman Sabre

29/07/202503/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2314 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

From the roar of fighter jets cutting through the clouds, to the steady hum of surveillance aircraft scanning vast ocean

HMAS Sydney transits as part of the double carrier formation, UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales and US Navy’s George Washington Carrier Strike Group, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photographer unknown.

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HMAS Sydney splits from TS25 – homeward bound

25/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1335 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

After participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre, Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney has started the journey home to

The latest cohort of Royal Australian Air Force pilots graduate from 76 Squadron Introductory Fighter Course at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Ten out of 10 for fast-jet pilot training

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1512 Views 0 Comments Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, Introductory Fighter Course (IFC), No. 76 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown

A full cohort of pilots has graduated from the challenging Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at 76 Squadron for the first

An MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Ghost Bat spreads its wings in Tindal

25/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 8593 Views 0 Comments Exercise Carlsbad, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, RAAF Tindal

Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Leigh Gammie discusses the F-35A Lightning II aircraft with veterans from the Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL sub-Branch at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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RSL meets today’s RAAF

20/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1897 Views 0 Comments No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, RSL

Members of the Mereweather-Hamilton-Adamstown Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub-Branch attended RAAF Base Williamtown in May to experience today’s Royal

Members of the public have a close look at an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank at the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day 2023. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Letters to the Editor Thought provoking

Defence Open Day’s Purpose

19/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2888 Views 0 Comments

Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it

F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly in formation along the Newcastle-region coast in NSW during Exercise Lightning Storm. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Former CAF says RAAF seriously deficient

17/04/202517/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3501 Views 4 Comments

“The Royal Australian Air Force must acquire a long-range strike bomber to fill a critical capability gap and enhance the

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

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Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up

01/04/202504/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4123 Views 2 Comments

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

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.

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Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF

01/04/202501/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1872 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

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.

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Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence

26/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2776 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

The RAAF's newest aircraft, the F-35A Lightning II, right, and F/A-18F Super Hornet fly in formation with a 100 Squadron CA-18 Mustang and a Supermarine Spitfire MK VIII at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photo by Leading Aircrafman Campbell Latch.

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Swan formation takes flight, featuring past and present

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2008 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, No. 100 Squadron

A CAC-18 Mustang and Supermarine Mk VIII Spitfire have flown in a formation with the next generation of air power

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.

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Air show cleared for take-off

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1554 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.

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

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Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2738 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