Royal Australian Air Force

#AusAirForce personnel worked alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen their ability to operate from remote and damaged airfields — a vital capability in times of crisis. Read more ➡️ defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

Keeping the region safe together! 💪 From Penang’s RMAF Base Butterworth, one of Australia’s longest-running missions - Operation Gateway - continues to strengthen regional security and Australia–Malaysia defence ties. #StrongerTogether 🌏

Air Force aviators honoured the incredible life and service of FLTLT Roger ‘Brian’ Winspear, AM, who passed away at 104. From surviving the Bombing of Darwin to shaping Tasmania’s tourism industry, Brian’s legacy is one of courage, service and community. 💙

No.2 SQN Training Flight at RAAF Base Williamtown have been awarded a #AusAirForce Group Commendation for superior devotion to duty in the provision of sovereign and tri-lateral aircrew training for the E-7A Wedgetail. 👏👏 Read here ➡ defence.gov.au/news-events/ne… #OurPeople

Our #AusAirForce Indonesian Safety and Airworthiness Program (ISAP) team recently presented at the @_TNIAU Safety Workshops conducted at Halim Air Force Base, Jakarta. #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Now that’s one way to make an entrance! 🔥 Embarking in Alaska, @USArmy paratroopers descended into action on the Australian East Coast as they commenced Exercise Talisman Sabre, travelling via eight @usairforce and #AusAirForce C-17A Globemaster IIIs. 🪂 #StrongerTogether

Refueled and ready to go ✔⛽ #AusAirForce and @RoyalAirForce personnel worked together to refuel a No. 33 Squadron KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft using Sustainable Aviation Fuel at RAAF Base Amberley prior to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 kicking off.

There’s nothing better than flying together. 🤝 During Talisman Sabre 2025 the #AusAirForce, @RoyalAirForce, @USMC, @PACAF took to the world’s premier airspace over the Northern Territory. TS25 provides #YourADF the opportunity to practice high-end warfighting.

Recently, 6SQN and 4SQN conducted EX Phoenix Sabre, in the RAAF Base Amberley and Evans Head Range area. EX Phoenix Sabre was an Air Land Integration activity, which involved 4SQN’s Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and 6SQN’s EA-18G Growler aircraft exercising a ground Scheme of Manoeuvre.

📍 On Thursday 26 June, participants in the Elevate-Air Force program visited RAAF Base Williamtown in an opportunity designed to enhance their understanding of Air Force and air power.

Flying from the city of Goa on India’s west coast, #AusAirForce P-8A Poseidon crews have stretched their wings alongside their @indiannavy counterparts. ✈ Read more ➡ defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

Operation GATEWAY 25-1/2 key leadership and subject matter expert engagement at RMAF Butterworth. 📍 #AusAirForce aviators took time to connect across the base, providing RMAF Butterworth Base Commander and members a tour of the P-8A Poseidon. #StrongerTogether #YourADF

✈️🇺🇸 History made! #AusAirForce’s No 95 Wing, and @usairforce 36 Contingency Response Squadron, signed a Sister Squadron arrangement on 22 May 2025. This arrangement is the first of its kind between a RAAF and USAF element. #StrongerTogether #USAF

Players from the ADF Women’s Rugby League team concluded a five-day tour to Port Moresby, PNG to play the PNGRFL Women’s XIII. Six serving Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel joined the ADF team in a symbol of deepened regional partnership and defence cooperation. 🤝🇵🇬🏉🇦🇺

From the flightline to the operations room, our support crews were the quiet force behind Operation GATEWAY 25-1/2. #StrongerTogether #YourADF

On 10 June, RAAF Base Williamtown welcomed 17 members of the @nswpolice for a base visit. 👮 The visit included a static display of the F-35A Lightning II aircraft, and visits to 4SQN, 26SQN Fire Section, Security Flight and Military Working Dogs.

👏 Congratulations! Professor Simon Barter has been recognised on the world stage for a 47-year DSTG and @RMIT research career contributing to aircraft safety. 💡 ✈️ The Plantema Medal is a fitting honour for a globally respected leader in the science of metal fatigue.

A big congratulations to our 22 #AusAirForce aviators who received King's Birthday Honours and Awards today! 👏👏 Read the full list of #YourADF awardees here: defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…