Survival training gets real
A dramatic marine search and rescue effort at Nelson Bay looked nail-bitingly real, but was in fact a training exercise
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E-7A Wedgetail
Night flights finish for Exercise Diamond Storm
Over the last two weeks, Air Force aviators successfully completed the day and night flying elements of Exercise Diamond Storm
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Integrated flying at its finest
Combat and airspace battle management aircraft ruled the skies over Guam during Exercise Cope North 22, executing multinational missions. CAPTION:
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Top 10 Iconic RAAF Aircraft – 6: E-7A Wedgetail
As Australia’s first early warning and control aircraft, E-7A Wedgetail is easily recognised by its MESA radar on top of its fuselage.
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Hose and drogue inspection in Middle East
Defence released video of Royal Australian Air Force technicians conducting an inspection on the KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport hose-and-drogue
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Wedgetail cleared to sup on Dutch fuel
An Australian E-7A Wedgetail operating as part of Australia’s Air Task Group (ATG) in the Middle East recently required special
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$582million for Wedgetail upgrade
Minister for Defence Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne today announced the Australian government will upgrade the
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Claims that RAAF halted ‘air strikes’ in Syria misleading/wrong
Recent reporting in mainstream media across the globe claiming that “RAAF halts air strikes over Syria after Russia threat” are
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Sun sets on first Ex Red Flag for 2017
After three weeks of high-intensity missions, Exercise Red Flag 17-1 has concluded. A 200-strong contingent of Royal Australian Air Force
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RAAF takes command with F-35 and Growler at Red Flag
Royal Australian Air Force personnel have deployed to Nevada for Exercise Red Flag 17-1, where they will train in the
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