Air Force news

An Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft being refueled at RAAF Base Amberley, against the backdrop of a blue sky.
17 Jul 2025
Air Force
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Flying clean at Talisman Sabre 2025

VIP transport flight uses a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend, a key milestone in the transition to cleaner energy.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Chief of Defence Force Admiral David Johnston speaks with Lieutenant Commander Jason Burford and his parents during an award ceremony for the Australian Operational Service Medal - Indo-Pacific at HMAS Harman.
17 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Medal honours operational service in Indo-Pacific

Recognition for more than 15,000 ADF personnel who have contributed to operations across the region since 2005.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
Commander Australian Defence College, Rear Admiral James Lybrand, former First Assistant Secretary Defence Performance Task Force, Teresa Blair, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, and Commandant Australian War College Brigadier Lara Troy at the AWC alumni function.
17 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Alumni celebrate war college

The college's network of professionals continues to influence Defence and national security, and shape leadership.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Navy Indigenous Adviser, Commander Michael Henry, and Commanding Officer HMAS Harman, Commander Dean Thompson, unveil and hang a print of Caina Putut, Ilya, Wartanganha by Chern'ee Sutton at a NAIDOC Week event.
16 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Buckingham Palace to HMAS Harman

An Indigenous artist featured in the royal collection has a print unveiled at a Navy base.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Indigenous Youth Program students check out the C-130E Hercules static training aircraft at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
16 Jul 2025
Air Force
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Indigenous culture meets Air Force opportunity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experience a day in the life of an aviator at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.

Community engagement | People & service
Tournament MVP Leading Aircraftwoman Tahli Wheeler, from 1 Squadron, controls the pace of the game during the grand final at the International Netball Festival.
16 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force women claim first title

Undefeated at the 2025 International Netball Festival, RAAF saw off a physical Fijian side in the grand final.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds, second from left, congratulates 2 Squadron, acknowledging the 12 members of Training Flight who received a commendation for aircrew training on the E-7A Wedgetail.
15 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Group Commendation for Wedgetail trainers

Small team recognised for boosting capability by increasing aircrew training for Air Force and coalition.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Royal Australian Navy cyber warfare specialists, shown monitoring a software disruption during Exercise Blue Spectrum, could be bolstered by the Cyber Reserve Concept.
15 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
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Review to modernise reserve force

Recommendations support an integrated, focused force prepared to meet evolving strategic challenges.

Capability & technology | People & service
Squadron Leader Paul Jeffery, left, with his family in Auckland after being awarded a Royal Australian Air Force Silver Commendation.
15 Jul 2025
Air Force
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Special ceremony across the Tasman

Remote working is no bar to recognition in a trans-Tasman celebration of service and mateship

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force Chaplain Miljan Popovic, from 23 Squadron, speaks with an aviator at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
15 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Flood relief inspires chaplain's calling

Mateship and service drove a pastor to check out ADF Careers and make a surprising discovery.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Dimitri Dufour, right, describes the use of shadow-mount toolboards to Indonesian Air Force Letkol Tek Ramadhi Agus at Halim Air Force Base, Jakarta, Indonesia.
15 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air safety workshop delivers for Indonesia

The Royal Australian Air Force presents a tool control brief to Safety and Airworthiness Joint Working Group.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Flight Sergeant Maria Moloney plays for Port Adelaide in the AFLW.
14 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Aviator's footy career inspires others

Port player Maria Moloney sees strong parallels between Aussie rules and her Air Force role.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service