One Team

Built on the proud history and traditions of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, we will fight and win by generating integrated kinetic and non-kinetic air and space effects across the sea, land, air, space and cyber operating domains.

Swift

Air Force provides immediate and responsive military options across the spectrum of operations as part of a Whole of Government joint or coalition response.

Decisive

We exploit the air power characteristics of persistent and precision effect, flexibility, perspective, reach, penetration, versatility and responsiveness.

Resilient

We are leaders in: command and control of air and space operations; intelligence, surveillance and response; and targeting.

Respected

We are the leaders for strategic, operational, tactical, technical and logistic management of Australia's military aviation capability.

Corporal Nathan Beck, a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler working at Defence Force Recruiting - Perth, with his retired MWD, Victory, after receiving a thank you pack from the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation, at the MWD Memorial.

Fine tribute for our best friends

22 May 2019

Throughout our history, men and women of the ADF have been recognised for their acts of valour on the battlefield. However, there are other members of our service who have worked alongside our personnel and are seldom acknowledged for their heroic deeds, sacrifices and their everlasting mateship – the military working dogs (MWD) of the ADF.

Our People

Professionalism, mastery and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Our Mission

Capability focussed, operationally ready and driven to succeed.

Technology

Aircraft, Surveillance, Command and Control, and Combat Support Capability.

Events

Air Force Newspaper, Air Shows, Exercises and Air Force 2021.

RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, AGILITY, DEDICATION, INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK

Flying operations

General information about significant aircraft movements, flypasts, exercises and training activities.
For routine flying information visit Defence Aircraft Noise

Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster

Air Force Globemaster to flypast Ipswich Show

17 May 2019

Crowds at the annual Ipswich Show will be thrilled to see a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster conduct a flypast at around 4.50pm on Friday, 17 May 2019.

Flying from nearby RAAF Base Amberley, the aircraft will

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F-35A Joint Strike Fighters to conduct first training over Salt Ash Air Weapons Range

06 May 2019

No. 3 Squadron from RAAF Base Williamtown will conduct the first training for F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft over the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range (SAAWR) from Monday 6 May to Friday 17 May.

Up to four jets will conduct a number of

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