Pope Francis hitches a ride with RAAF C130 Hercules in Papua New Guinea
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently undertook a special mission by giving Pope Francis a lift on…
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Articles related to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the aerial warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force.
RAAF hosts C-17 Globemaster Tug-O-War to raise funds for veterans
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) certainly came up with a creative way of raising funds for charity. …
Australian Air Force to use back-assist exosuits for heavy-lifting roles
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start using back-assist exosuits to assist personnel in roles that involve…
First Royal Australian Air Force pilot trained to fly MQ-28A Ghost Bat drone
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has trained its first pilot to fly the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat…
Royal Australian Air Force enters mutual agreement to train Luftwaffe pilots
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will start training pilots from the German Air Force, or Luftwaffe, from…
Australia welcomes 20 participating nations for Exercise Pitch Black 2024
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been welcoming global military participants as it sets to host Exercise…
Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm finishes in Northern AU
Exercise Diamond Storm 24, one of the most challenging training activities of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),…
Generations of navigation cross paths as graduates reunite at RAAF 40 years later
Generations of navigation style and technology crossed paths when former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) navigators reunited 40…
Australian Navy helicopter takes evasive action during Chinese J-10 interception
The Australian government has raised concerns with China following a recent incident involving an “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter…
All-female Royal Australian Air Force team join in air-to-air refueling mission
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated International Women’s Day by deploying an all-female team to undertake an…
Red Flag Nellis, the world’s toughest air combat training, wraps up in Nevada
Units from the United States Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force (RAF), and the Royal Australian Air…
Where to watch RAAF flypasts for Australia Day 2024
Australia Day 2024 marks 236 years since the first fleet of ships from Britain arrived on the shores…
Australian F-35As to participate in Exercise Red Flag Nellis for the first time
Exercise Red Flag Nellis 24-1 has officially begun and, for the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force’s…
Boeing secures $400M contract to upgrade RAAF Super Hornet and Growler fighters
Boeing Defense Australia has secured a $400 million contract with the Australian government to maintain and upgrade the…
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
NZ & AU Air Force transport military aircraft to Honiara in the Solomon Islands
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) displayed teamwork and goodwill when…
Australia sends RAAF aircraft and military personnel to Middle East
Australia has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft…
Australia to acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton aircraft; upgrade P-8A Poseidon fleet
The Australian government has announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will acquire its fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely-piloted…