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  • RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 26 exercise in Hawaii
  • RAAF joins US-led Exercise Valiant Shield 26
  • RAAF MC-55 Peregrine aircraft undertake first operational testing, evaluation flights

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aerotime.aero /3 weeks ago

RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMPAC 26 exercise in Hawaii

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that it is deploying P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A… The post RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail to RIMP...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

RAAF joins US-led Exercise Valiant Shield 26

Australia’s involvement will include the contribution of a RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, as well as control staff, and Air Battlespace Management and Integrated Air...

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

RAAF MC-55 Peregrine aircraft undertake first operational testing, evaluation flights

Operational testing and evaluation flights operated by the Air Force’s No. 10 Squadron are expected provide the initial Air Force testing of the aircraft and support systems, and c...

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australianaviation.com.au /2 weeks ago

RAAF trains alongside US B-2 Spirit bomber at Amberley

The exercise with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, hosted at RAAF Base Amberley, saw the US bombers work alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft, as well as air-to-air...

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aerotime.aero /3 weeks ago

RAAF and US Air Force conduct first joint F-35A weapons integration flight test

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced the completion of its first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle… The post RAAF and US Air Force conduct first joint F-35A weap...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

ADF expands air domain capabilities in Exercise Diamond Spear

Conducted from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases around the country, the exercise had a primary focus on delivering long-range maritime strikes, signifying strength in integr...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF confirms arrival of third MC-55A Peregrine aircraft

Australia had previously announced the acquisition of four MC‑55A aircraft to deliver critical intelligence in real time, strengthen Australia’s monitoring of strategic maritime ap...

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aerotime.aero /2 days ago

RAAF P-8A Poseidons complete Operation Gateway rotation as mission turns 45

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed this year’s first rotation of Operation Gateway, with three P-8A… The post RAAF P-8A Poseidons complete Operation Gateway rotati...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

RAAF and US Air Force partner for F-35 weapons testing

The Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle (WFMV) flight test, conducted in late April, “marked a significant advancement in Australia’s ability to integrate weapons onto the F-35A Lightn...

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aerotime.aero /1 month ago

RAAF C-27J Spartan deploys to Cook Islands for Pacific surveillance mission

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan conducted aerial surveillance missions over waters near the Cook Islands… The post RAAF C-27J Spartan deploys to Cook Islands for...

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aerotime.aero /6 days ago

RAAF retires Australian-built CT4A trainer after nearly 50 years of service

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) CT4A trainer aircraft has completed its final flight after nearly five decades… The post RAAF retires Australian-built CT4A trainer after ne...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month 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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aerotime.aero /3 weeks ago

Australia and US strengthen air power ties with Test Pilot School exchange

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has hosted the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School for… The post Australia and US strengthen air power ties with Test Pilot Schoo...

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australianaviation.com.au /3 weeks ago

RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft return from Malaysian deployment

As a part of Operation Gateway, working from the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth, the aircraft conducted a range of maritime surveillance missions across the Northeast I...

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theaviationist.com /2 weeks ago

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Takes Part in RAAF’s Exercise Diamond Storm

A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber was integrated in Exercise Diamond Storm, part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Warfare Instructor Course. A U.S. Air Force B-2A...

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aerotime.aero /2 weeks ago

USAF deploys B-2 stealth bombers to Australia for Exercise Diamond Storm training

The United States Air Force (USAF) has deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to Australia to train alongside Royal… The post USAF deploys B-2 stealth bombers to Australia for Exercis...

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aerotime.aero /1 month 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 /1 week ago

RAAF bids farewell to CT4A trainer after 50 years

A19-077 operated the final display flight from Point Cook last month, marking what Defence describes as “the end of an aircraft type that quietly shaped generations of military air...

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malaymail.com /4 weeks ago

RMAF strengthens South China Sea surveillance with drones and new patrol aircraft

SUBANG, June 18 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is progressively strengthening its Intelligence, Surveillan...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 month ago

RAAF Poseidon trains alongside Japanese surveillance aircraft

The activity saw the two aircraft fly from air bases in Japan, sharing information through the tactical battlefield network as they would on intelligence, surveillance and reconnai...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 week ago

RAAF hosts US, Japanese air forces for trilateral exercise

Taking place at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal from 6 to 17 July, Exercise Southern Cross 26 “seeks to practice operating as a trilateral task force within a contemporary, high-end,...

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ch-aviation.com /1 month ago

RFDS of Western Australia begins PC-12 PRO fleet renewal

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations) has taken delivery of a first PC-12 PRO as part of a broader modernisation plan that will see eight of the organis...

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aerotime.aero /1 month ago

Australian and Japanese aircraft share battlefield data in Pacific ISR exercise

Australian and Japanese military aircraft linked up over the Pacific Ocean in May 2026 during a joint exercise… The post Australian and Japanese aircraft share battlefield data in...

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australianaviation.com.au /1 week ago

RAAF F-35s make Pacific Airshow Gold Coast comeback

Taking place at Surfers Paradise from 14-16 August 2026, the event will feature flying displays from the RAAF as well as formation warbird and aerobatic displays, firefighting disp...

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