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  • RAAF joins New Zealand crews in joint exercise
  • RAAF confirms first fully crewed MC-55A Peregrine mission
  • Australian Defence Force supports Philippine air surveillance during Balikatan

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF joins New Zealand crews in joint exercise

As a part of Exercise Mobility Astra, RAAF members operated a Hercules C-130J out of RNZAF Base Woodbourne, providing crews with a new and challenging environment to train in.

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

RAAF confirms first fully crewed MC-55A Peregrine mission

Two of the airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft arrived in Australia earlier this year. The MC-55A Peregrines are based at RAAF Base...

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aerotime.aero /2 weeks ago

Australian Defence Force supports Philippine air surveillance during Balikatan

The Australian Defence Force supported Philippine air surveillance efforts during the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan (April 20-May… The post Australian Defence Force supports...

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

RAAF Wedgetail to support multinational operations in Hormuz

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles confirmed intentions for the deployment on 13 May. The deployment alongside allies under the multinational...

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aerotime.aero /1 month ago

Australian Air Force tests casualty air evacuation in multinational exercise

Australian Defence Force aviators tested their ability to evacuate casualties from simulated frontline conditions during a multinational medical… The post Australian Air Force test...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF pitches in for Solomon Islands cyclone recovery

A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron and C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron have taken part in the relief effort, including airlifting humanitarian aid to aff...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

Government pledges $34bn+ to RAAF over next 10 years

The funding will "enable Air Force to undertake expeditionary air operations to project force, sustain protracted combat operations and maintain situational awareness in our primar...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

Medical readiness at the forefront of RAAF training

Exercise Viper Walk was held in late March for RAAF aviators in No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron (1EHS) to collaborate with members of the New Zealand Defence Force and the Unit...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF ensures medical readiness in collaborative exercise

During Exercise Stoic Gauntlet, RAAF members tested the JP2060-3 system, a modular health capability that can be established from the ground up in a range of combat environments.

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aerotime.aero /3 weeks ago

Royal Australian Air Force announces Exercise Pitch Black for July-August 2026

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that Exercise Pitch Black will return later this year, bringing together… The post Royal Australian Air Force announces Exercise Pit...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 days ago

RAAF takes delivery of its final P-8A Poseidon

Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell DSC, CSC, OAM, said the arrival of the final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft demonstrates Air Force’s commitment to delivering on the Nation...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

Australia to prioritise new medium-range air defence system

The information was released under the government's multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped Integrated Investment Program, and comes as the Government has...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

Australia-led Exercise Pitch Black set to return

Throughout July and August, air forces from around the world will arrive at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal in the NT, and RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, to conduct a range of enga...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

Black Hawks return for Army training in Townsville

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), had the opportunity to train with the Black Hawks, which initially focused on safety measures, primary aircraft d...

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aerotime.aero /1 week ago

Australia opens US $130 million facility for P-8A Poseidon maintenance at RAAF

Australia has opened a new AUD 200 million (US $130 million) facility at the Royal Australian Air Force… The post Australia opens US $130 million facility for P-8A Poseidon mainten...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

EOS renews sponsorship of ADF Drone Racing Team

The ADF Drone Racing Team is composed of Army personnel and competes in national and international drone racing competitions, while also supporting the development of advanced pilo...

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

Australia strengthens airborne anti-submarine work in Indo-Pacific

Working with the United States Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force as part of Exercise Balikatan, Australian naval officers were given an important opp...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

Anzac flypasts 2026 – every time and aircraft listed nationwide

Every flypast in every state, including times and exact locations. Aircraft in the skies include the F-35, Growler and Super Hornet, alongside classic warbirds from 100 Squadron an...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF receives Growler’s Next-Gen Jammer pods

Delivered by Raytheon, part of RTX, the advanced electronic attack system has been developed in close partnership with the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. Th...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

Corvo X drones enter service with Australian Army

SYPAQ is reportedly delivering a fleet of Corvo X Mission Systems alongside a multi-year sustainment program providing ongoing spares, maintenance, training and support capabilitie...

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

RAAF opens Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Edinburgh

The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility will become a regional hub for the maintenance and sustainment of aircraft for the...

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aerotime.aero /1 week ago

ADSTAR Summit to showcase AI-enabled air battle management training

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group will host the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR) in… The post ADSTAR Summit to showcase AI-enabled...

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australianaviation.com.au /6 days ago

UK’s first E-7 Wedgetail arrives ahead of entry into service

Following its departure from STS Aviation Services at Birmingham Airport, the Wedgetail with the registration number “WT001” has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.

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militarywatchmagazine.com /1 day ago

Australia Receives Final P-8 Long Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Jet to Counter Chinese Undersea Fleet

The Royal Australian Air Force on May 27 received the last of 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ordered from the United States, replacing its aging AP-3C O

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