Royal Australian Air Force

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.

Building Fighting Depth 🧱💪 #AusAirForce is building fighting depth so we can continue to offer more options, in more places, more often. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/0r5MKCn16oA?si…

Statement on strikes on Al Minhad Air Base On the morning of 18 March 2026 (AEDT), an Iranian strike impacted an area at the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, where the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has a long‑standing presence. No ADF personnel were injured in the incident, and all ADF personnel deployed to the Middle East are safe and accounted for. The strike resulted in minor damage to an accommodation block and medical facility in the Australian section of the base. Defence’s focus is on ensuring the safety and security of our people, and we will continue to revise force protection measures as the situation in the Middle East evolves. Statement ➡️ defence.gov.au/news-events/re…

The Air and Space Power Conference 2026 kicked off this morning, bringing together military leaders from across the globe. With 1,000+ attendees and 850+ joining online, the conference program explores Air and Space Power in National Defence. 🌎🚀

ADF in the UK! 🇬🇧 The McKenna Dinner held in December 2025 marked the graduation for four students of the #AusAirForce and @Australian_Navy from the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) in the United Kingdom, one of the world’s leading flight test institutions. 🎉🎓

There are no Hollywood takes when it comes to Exercise Red Flag Nellis one of the world’s most challenging & realistic air combat training exercises. Our F-35A 🗲 II aircraft are in the fight, and our pilots are being put to the test over the Nevada desert alongside 🇺🇸 & 🇬🇧.

Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 is underway – and the tempo is stepping up. 🔥🙌 An #AusAirForce E-7A Wedgetail has arrived at Nellis Air Force Base to join Australian elements from Exercise Red Flag Nellis for Exercise Bamboo Eagle. @RoyalAirForce

Putting in the hard work at Exercise Red Flag 26-1 - team spirit never looked so good! 🔥 #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether

RAAF Richmond welcomes @NZAirForce No 40 Sqn and their C‑130J‑30! 🇳🇿✈️ Exercise Trojan Compass strengthens the ANZAC spirit, boosting interoperability and deepening the Australia–NZ partnership. 🤝

The Kumul Exchange 🌏🤝 brought PNGDF members to 35SQN at RAAF Base Amberley for hands‑on logistics & maintenance experience. 🇵🇬✈️ Sergeant Sato Gorosahu said the exchange boosted his understanding of RAAF systems and skills he’ll take back to PNGDF. 💡🔧

CPL Martina Bruessow was presented a German Medal of Honour as part of the Founding Day of the German Armed Forces Reception in Canberra. 🎖️ A German-born member of the #AusAirForce, CPL Bruessow stated that to be acknowledged in this way, was profoundly meaningful.

A milestone for No. 12 Squadron with their first flight since reformation ✔ First 12SQN P-8A Poseidon sortie ✔ Multi-mission maritime aviation ✔ We Roam & We Charge #AusAirForce #YourADF

Congratulations to our 23 aviators who received #AustraliaDay Honours and Awards today! 👏👏 You can read the full list of #YourADF's Australia Day Honours and Awards here: defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

#ICYMI Operation Gateway deployed three P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force Base at Butterworth, supported by around 90 personnel from No. 11 Squadron and No. 292 Squadron. Read here: defence.gov.au/news-events/ne… #AusAirForce

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎄🎁 We’re sending our well wishes to #YourADF personnel and families today, especially to those who are away from home, and to the loved ones missing them. Your strength, service and support mean everything. ❤️

The Ghost Bat engaged and destroyed a Phoenix Jet Uncrewed Aerial Target drone while operating as a loyal wingman to a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail over the Woomera Test Range in outback South Australia on 8 December 2025. 2/2

Major milestone for the MQ-28A Ghost Bat! ✅ The Australian designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat has achieved another major milestone, becoming one of the first collaborative combat aircraft to successfully engage an aerial target with an air-to-air missile. 1/2

💥 #ExerciseBlackDagger 25-2 has wrapped up in Townsville! 🎯 Final phase of No 77 JTAC Course ✈️ F-35A & PC-21 in action 🌏 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🇮🇩 international partners on ground 📍RAAF Base Townsville & Townsville Field Training Area

Ready. Everywhere. ✅ Air Mobility Group aviators tested their agile operations as they projected air power across the North under Exercise Mobility Bluegum 25. 💪 📸 | LAC Campbell Latch #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether