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News and events

News and events

News

No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit partners with RAAF Association (SA) to commemorate Battle of Britain

 15 September 2019
On Saturday 14 September, No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit partnered with the RAAF Association (SA) to host South Australia’s annual Battle of Britain Commemoration Service at Torrens Parade Ground in the Adelaide CBD.
 
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region.

E-7A Wedgetail aircraft joins US-led global coalition against Daesh

 14 September 2019
Media Release SENATOR THE HON LINDA REYNOLDS CSCMinister for DefenceSenator for Western Australia As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global...
When Australia announced its purchase of the C-130J Hercules in December 1995, few could imagine the challenges that would be faced bringing the aircraft into service.

J-model’s first big step

 13 September 2019
When Australia announced its purchase of the C-130J Hercules in December 1995, few could imagine the challenges that would be faced bringing the aircraft into service....
Up to eleven Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornets will arrive in Townsville to support Exercise Black Dagger and Exercise Nigrum Pugio.

Air Force jets arrive in Townsville to support military exercises

 13 September 2019
Up to eleven Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornets will arrive in Townsville to support Exercise Black Dagger and Exercise Nigrum Pugio. The aircraft and...

RAAF refuellers join the mammoth contingent at Exercise Mobility Guardian

 9 September 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has dispatched its two largest aircraft, a C-17A Globemaster III and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, to the United States for...
NASA engineers and scientists have flown on a No. 37 Squadron Hercules to a remote corner of Arnhem Land, on a mission to inspire students and educators.

Hercules takes one giant leap into remote NT community

 2 September 2019
NASA engineers and scientists have flown on a No. 37 Squadron Hercules to a remote corner of Arnhem Land, on a mission to inspire students and educators.Flying by C-...

Events

Air Force 100

 31 March 2021

On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years as an independent service.

Australian Defence Force in Hobart 14-15 September

 13 September 2019
There will be a host of Australian Defence Force (ADF) activities in Hobart, Tasmania over the weekend Saturday 14, and Sunday 15 September. Battle of Britain...

2019 Defence Blood Challenge

 1 September 2019
Air Force members are rolling up their sleeves for the 2019 Defence Blood Challenge to make a life-saving impact in our communities. Between 1 September and 8 December,...

Brisbane Aviation Expo

 16 August 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force will conduct live demonstrations of Air Force capabilities – including an aeromedical evacuation display with our C27J Spartan – at...
A No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster passes over the crowd during an air show.

Australian Defence Force at the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint

 23 July 2019
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is proud to support the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint on 26-28 July. This is an opportunity for Defence to thank the Ipswich...
A Mk Vb Spitfire similar to that flown by the RAAF in the European theatre during WWII.

History and Heritage Publishing Symposium

 3 July 2019
This July, Air Force will host its first History and Heritage Publishing Symposium. The free event, supported by University of News South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, is...