Air Force news

Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief stores ready to be loaded on to a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster bound for Fiji from RAAF Base Amberley.
06 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

Essential supplies delivered to Fiji

Defence has worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores to Fiji.

Alliances & relationships
Drone operator Leading Aircraftman Sam Payda with a R70 Skyranger at the Air Force Drone Racing Tournament Exhibition day at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
05 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

Team spirit powers drone pilot to victory

Team spirit gave Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O'Sullivan the power he needed to become the fastest Air Force Drone Racing Association (AFDRA) pilot. “…

Capability & technology
Chris Goodrum (17 years old) from The Murri School, also known as The Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School at Acacia Ridge, staring out the window of C-27J Spartan, as part of a NAIDOC Week visit to RAAF Base Amberley.
05 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

First time in the sky broadens horizons

When Chris Goodrum, 17, set foot on the tarmac at RAAF Base Amberley, he could barely contain his excitement.

People & service
ADF personnel, Defence civilians and a member from the New Zealand Defence Force, at Head Quarters Joint Operations Command, after completing the push-up challenge. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
05 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushing the mental health message

More than $13,200 was raised by participants at HQJOC during a push-up challenge.

People & service
Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot Flying Officer Isaac Stephenson and Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Thomas Inslay, from No. 11 Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
05 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

A chance for the Poseidon to find its land legs

For the first time, P-8A Poseidon crews joined Exercise Diamond Storm.

Exercises & training
Aunty Deb Booker, Air Force Elder. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaacson
03 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

Advocate for meaningful change together

In recognition of NAIDOC Week, Air Force Indigenous Elder Aunty Deb advocates for meaningful change together.

Community engagement
Air Surveillance Operator Sergeant Jayne Francis monitors the exercise airspace inside an operations cabin with aviators from No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
01 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

Ground command and control: an extra set of eyes

Aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide additional awareness during Exercise Diamond Storm.

Capability & technology
Outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, and wife Mrs Louise Hupfeld, right, with Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and wife Mrs Alyce Chipman at the Change of Command ceremony. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
01 Jul 2022
Air Force
News

New Air Force Chief welcomed

Air Force has welcomed its new Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, and farewelled the outgoing Chief, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld.

Ceremonies & events
Royal Australian Navy's inaugural Indigenous cultural performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
01 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A time to celebrate Indigenous culture

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Community engagement
Chaplain Stuart Asquith (centre) and ADF members on Operation Kimba join Parish Priest Father Philip Jiregari and parishioners at a Sunday service at Saint Martin's Anglican Church, East Boroko Papua New Guinea. Photo: Major Martin Hadley
30 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

PNG friendships enhanced through faith

St Martin’s Anglican Church parishioners provided a warm welcome to Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships
Retired Australian Army officer and artist Mike Armstrong stands in front of a photograph he produced as part of a photographic exhibition titled 'Voices of Veterans' at the National Press Gallery in Canberra.
29 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exhibition a voice for veterans

Mike Armstrong, award-winning artist and PTSD awareness advocate produced a photographic exhibition that confronts the reality of life with trauma.

People & service
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from No. 1 Squadron on the flightline at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2016.
29 Jun 2022
Air Force
News

Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

Australian and international military aircraft will once again return to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Pitch Black from August 19 to…

Capability & technology