Australia, US, Japan formalize new trilateral air logistics agreement
Australia, the United States and Japan have formalized a new trilateral agreement, with the aim of strengthening air…
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Articles related to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the aerial warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force.
Australian F-35As, South Korean KF-16s fly together to mark 75-year friendship
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force flew together in tight formation…
Indonesia’s T-50i Golden Eagle makes its debut at Exercise Pitch Black 26
The Indonesian Air Force has deployed its T-50i Golden Eagle to Australia’s Northern Territory for the first time,…
Multinational air power takes over Australia’s Top End for Pitch Black 26
Australia’s Northern Territory will serve as a hub of international air power from July 20 to August 7,…
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…
MQ-28A Ghost Bat debuts at Valiant Shield with F-15EX flight and FARP refueling
Australia’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat has made its debut in a major international exercise during Valiant Shield 2026, demonstrating…
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…
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…
US approves $250 million Australia’s Super Hornet and Growler training case
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) covering training for Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and…
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…
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…
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…
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 logistics of keeping Australia’s eight C-17A Globemasters in the air
Australia’s fleet of eight Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft is the backbone of the country’s strategic airlift capability. …
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…
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…
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…
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…