In May, #AusAirForce and @JASDF_PAO crews took airborne cooperation to new heights by sharing information between a RAAF P‑8A Poseidon and JASDF Kawasaki RC‑2 over the Pacific.
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- Air Warfare Instructor candidates demonstrated their ability to coordinate integrated force capabilities and deliver lethal, survivable long-range maritime strike during Exercise Diamond Spear 2026.
- 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
00:00 - 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
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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)
- 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. ✈️🇦🇺
