Royal Australian Air Force

The Diamond series of exercises is now underway across Australia.💎 Take a look at Exercise Aces Alpha and Diamond Shield, held over Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales. #AusAirForce #StrongerTogether

We’ve welcomed our 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, completing Australia’s maritime patrol capability. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh and operated by No 11, 12 and 292 Squadrons, the fleet strengthens our ability to detect, deter and respond. ✈️🌊 #AusAirForce #YourADF

Building Fighting Depth: Autonomous Aerial Logistics for Australia’s North 🌎🚀 ▶️ Watch to learn more: youtu.be/SjefMugTigY?si…

A major boost to Australia’s sovereign defence capability. The new $200M Deep Maintenance & Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh will support the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon fleet with deep maintenance and upgrades here at home. Read more ➡️ defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

LAC Zahn, a Network Technician in the Royal Australian Air Force, keeps missions connected, maintaining critical systems and enabling communication wherever the job takes him. ➡️Read more here: defence.gov.au/news-events/ne… #AusAirForce #YourADF

On 21 May 2026, an 🇦🇺 @AusAirForce P8A and KC30A conducted a trilateral air activity with 🇯🇵 @JASDF_PAO and 🇺🇸 US @PACAF to reaffirm our commitment to regional stability #StrongerTogether @USAirForce (1/2)

@DefenceScience and Technology Group, @Macquarie_Uni & @PLEXSYS show the power of an #IntegratedEcosystem—using AI agents to potentially enhance Air Battle Manager training. As #ADSTAR nears (4–6 Aug, Adelaide), ecosystems drive capability. 👉 Register: adstarsummit.com.au

DCAF AVM Steven Pesce hosted AVM Sanjeev Taliyan (@IAF_MCC) to boost Aus‑India defence cooperation through air power dialogue. 🇦🇺🤝🇮🇳 Showcasing expertise from logistics to aeromedical evacuation, strengthening interoperability & Indo‑Pacific security.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP announced the official opening of the Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh today. #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Exercise Pitch Black returns for 2026 🌏🚀 From 20 July to 07 August, Exercise Pitch Black returns to RAAF Bases Darwin, Tindal and Amberley! 📅 Ex Pitch Black: 20 July-07 August 🏖️ Mindil Beach Flypast: 23 July ✈️ RAAF Darwin Open Day: 01 August See you all in July! 👋

We have lift off! ✈️ The MC-55A Peregrine has conducted its first fully crewed mission as part of No 10 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh. 📸 | AC Ivan Smotrov #AusAirForce #StrongerTogether

Marking 90 years of service. 22SQN at RAAF Base Richmond stands proud as a cornerstone of the RAAF. Since 1936, the squadron has adapted, evolved and delivered effect whenever required. Here’s to nine decades of service - and many more to come. ✈️🇦🇺

Anzac Day is a time to remember, reflect and honour those who have served: past and present. From Gallipoli to today’s operations overseas, the Anzac spirit endures. Lest we forget. #WeWillRememberThem #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #AusAirForce

Tomorrow we will pause to remember those who came before us. Today, while deployed, we continue our legacy; serving far from home, alongside our mates, committed to something greater than ourselves. The uniform, the mission & the world have changed, but the Anzac spirit endures.

On Saturday 18 April 2026, Air Force was proud to again support the Canberra Airport Open Day, which more than 30,000 people attended. #AusAirForce #YourADF #Canberra

#AusAirForce is excited to take part in the biennial @CanberraAirport Open Day this Saturday. See our C-27J Spartan aircraft, a warbird, and the Air Force Balloon. Our Roulettes and 100SQN are sure to impress with their flying displays. #YourADF #Canberra

2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program Today, the Australian Government released the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program, setting out a clear plan to respond to Australia’s strategic circumstances and keep Australians safe. Together, the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program documents outline how Defence will identify, prioritise and deliver the capabilities needed in an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable strategic environment. The 2026 Integrated Investment Program includes an additional $14 billion over the next four years and $53 billion over the decade, through Defence funding, estate modernisation and alternative financing where appropriate. This significant increase in investment is supported by major reforms, including the establishment of the Defence Delivery Agency and the Government’s response to the Estate Audit, ensuring stronger accountability, value for money and faster delivery of capability. Find out more ➡️ spr.ly/6016B64YEk

Proud teams, tough missions, and a bit of friendly rivalry. #AusAirForce crews from No 12 Squadron worked closely with crews from the @NZDefenceForce, @USNavy, @jmsdf_pao_eng and @IndianNavy to fine tune their anti‑submarine warfare skills during Exercise Sea Dragon 2026. 🌊🐉

Flying the past to see the future ✈️ Whilst other units in #AusAirForce have technologically advanced jets, 100SQN keeps it analogue and flies some of Australia’s oldest military aircraft. #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Nearly a century ago, FLTLT Ellis Wackett made the RAAF’s first freefall jump — a leap that set our standard of courage and innovation. Today we honour our pioneers, reflect on the cost of early aviation, and reaffirm our commitment to a strong safety culture. Happy 105th to us.