Royal Australian Air Force.
air warfare branch of Australia's armed forces
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 65
What's happening
Active this week
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L3Harris received a contract modification, funded by Australia, to develop a Next Generation Jammer Low Band system for the U.S. Navy.Some support2 reports
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RAAF declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Peregrine aircraft to strengthen national surveillance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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RAAF Base Darwin is located in Darwin.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred at the Royal Australian Air Force Base in Darwin on September 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy support Australian maritime operations using MQ-4C Triton and shared technical expertise.Some support1 report1 development inside
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RAAF and ADF are sustaining air and missile defence systems, including Hunter, in the Indo-Pacific.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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The Royal Australian Air Force tested the LRASM and JASSM-ER missiles at various ranges in South Australia.Some support3 reports
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Testing was conducted at RAAF Base Tindal on January 1, 2026, validating Dura-Base matting as an expedient aircraft movement surface for the P-8A Poseidon program.Some support1 report
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NZDF and RAAF conducted coordinated joint exercises in Waiouru Military Training Area.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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The wreckage of a Catalina A24-25 aircraft has been designated as a protected maritime cultural heritage site.Some support1 report
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RAAF personnel trained at Kadena Air Base in Japan and conducted a public display in the Northern Territory.Some support1 report
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Australia and Malaysia share a regional security commitment, with Royal Australian Air Force aircraft deployed from a Malaysian base.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Newcastle Airport operates from a Royal Australian Air Force base located north of Newcastle.Some support1 report1 development inside
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RAAF, in partnership with international forces including the German Air Force, participated in Joint Exercise Pitch Black 2026.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Joint exercises between the Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force began on January 1, 2026, demonstrating interoperability.Some support1 report
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Stephen Chappell, the Chief of Air Force, affirmed the RAAF's role in maintaining sovereign defense capabilities.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Royal Australian Air Force and the Philippines conducted joint military exercises focused on deepening defense ties in the Indo-Pacific.Some support1 report
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Indonesian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force conducted a joint formation flight in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring commitment to regional stability.Some support1 report
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RAAF search operations were overseen by the Prime Minister.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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The Royal Australian Air Force utilized Butterworth as a base for operational service in Afghanistan, beginning on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Royal Australian Air Force squadron is currently deployed in Butterworth, which is located outside Australia.Some support1 report
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Australia commits to Indo-Pacific stability, deploying RAAF aircraft from Malaysia as part of Operation Gateway.Some support3 reports
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The Royal Australian Air Force (ADF) is integrating its technical expertise into space operations.Some support1 report
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The Royal Australian Air Force conducted a joint flight test on an F-35A platform and allowed joint testing of weapons systems.Some support1 report
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The Royal Australian Air Force is utilizing shared defense technology standards in the development of the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft with Boeing.Some support1 report
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Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force are collaborating on the Ghost Bat development project.Some support1 report
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Boeing unveiled upgraded aircraft and announced a new partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force at the ILA Berlin Air Show.Some support2 reports
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RAAF operates P-8A Poseidon and Global 6500 aircraft for surveillance under contract with the Australian Border Force.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Philippines and the Royal Australian Air Force jointly conducted patrols in the Indo-Pacific.Some support1 report
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Gary Sargeant, a leading aircraftman in the Royal Australian Air Force, was posted to a base in Edinburgh and toured the Middle East region during his service.Some support1 report
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Around Royal Australian Air Force this week
News at the entities that move Royal Australian Air Force most-
Raytheon TransactionalJonathan Cain joined Raytheon as senior engineering manager, while Maida became chief misfit at Modular Misfits, and Jason Thomas took a lead role in a Navy office.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
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Boeing OperationalUnited and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
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Lockheed Martin StructuralUS defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Anduril, are advocating for European defense autonomy across multiple countries.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
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Indian Air Force OperationalThe Indian Air Force is utilizing its facilities in Gorakhpur for onward transport missions, including serving as a transit point for big cat capture operations.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
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Indian Navy OperationalNarendra Modi presided over the commissioning ceremony of new naval platforms constructed by GRSE for the Indian Navy.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
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Malaysia OperationalMIFF is based in Kuala Lumpur.Moves Royal Australian Air Force
Connections
The 38 strongest of 65, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Stephen Chappell Structural
Stephen Chappell serves as the Chief of Air Force for the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Peregrine Structural
The Royal Australian Air Force has declared the Peregrine aircraft as Initial Operational Capability.
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Indian Air Force Operational
The two air forces actively cooperate through participation in multinational air combat exercises.
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Boeing Operational
Boeing and the RAAF maintain an ongoing partnership focused on the joint development, testing, and operational use of collaborative combat aircraft.
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Raytheon Transactional
Raytheon supplies critical radar and electronic warfare systems to the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Gary Sargeant Structural
Gary Sargeant served in a functional capacity as a leading aircraftman within the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Australian Defence Force Structural
The Royal Australian Air Force provides operational support to the Australian Defence Force for ground air and missile defence.
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Lockheed Martin Structural
Lockheed Martin provides JATM equipment to the Royal Australian Air Force to support its equipping requirements.
Show all 38 connections
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Royal New Zealand Air Force Operational
The two air forces actively coordinate and participate in joint multinational training exercises and partnerships.
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Butterworth Structural
RAAF utilizes Butterworth as a functional base for its military operations.
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Amberley Structural
Amberley functions as the base location utilized by the Royal Australian Air Force for joint exercises.
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Kathmandu Transactional
RAAF delivered aid via plane to Kathmandu.
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Malcolm Fraser Structural
Malcolm Fraser exercised political oversight and direction over RAAF search operations.
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Indian Navy Operational
The two defense forces are actively engaged in joint operations, cooperation, and shared military goals.
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Poseidon Operational
Poseidon was involved in operational activities, specifically firing LRASM, during the RIMPAC multinational exercise involving the Royal Australian Air Force.
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New Zealand Defence Force Operational
The two defense forces actively coordinate through joint operational drills to build regional strength and enhance security.
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Malaysia Operational
The Royal Australian Air Force maintains deployed assets in Malaysia and participates in joint military exercises.
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Fiji Operational
The relationship is characterized by functional cooperation regarding the Pacific Air Programme.
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Northern Territory Shared context
The Northern Territory serves as the operational jurisdiction and location for RAAF exercises and public displays.
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Afghanistan Operational
The Royal Australian Air Force is actively engaged in operational service within the territory of Afghanistan.
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New Zealand Army Operational
The two military forces participate in coordinated exercises.
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Darwin Operational
Darwin is involved in operational activities hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at its base.
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German Air Force Operational
The two air forces actively coordinate and participate in joint military exercises.
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Indonesian Air Force Operational
The relationship is characterized by active military coordination, evidenced by joint formation flights.
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Haack Structural
Haack served as a pilot within the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Darwin Shared context
The RAAF conducts exercises within the geographical context of Darwin.
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operational
The two air forces actively cooperate through joint and trilateral exercises, demonstrating interoperability and interchangeability.
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Queensland Shared context
The Royal Australian Air Force operates and maintains bases within the geographical boundaries of Queensland.
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Singapore Shared context
RAF servicemen were observed visiting restaurants in Singapore.
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Buckley Shared context
Buckley is associated with the broader Australian defense context, which includes the Royal Australian Air Force.
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South Australia Shared context
The Royal Australian Air Force conducts operations within the geographical jurisdiction of South Australia.
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Brisbane Shared context
The evidence indicates that personnel associated with the Royal Australian Air Force may originate from Brisbane.
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Solomon Islands Shared context
The Royal Australian Air Force deployed assets into the Solomon Islands.
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Guam Shared context
RAAF technicians were observed operating within Guam.
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Newcastle Shared context
The RAAF base is located geographically north of Newcastle.
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United States Air Force Operational
The two air forces engage in joint trials and cooperative military operations at US military bases.
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Poseidon Mentioned together
No evidence links Poseidon to the Royal Australian Air Force.
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NATO Mentioned together
The evidence only states that RAAF is a current user of Triton UAV; no direct relationship with NATO is established.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- L3Harris received a contract modification, funded by Australia, to develop a Next Generation Jammer Low Band system for the U.S. Navy.
- RAAF declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Peregrine aircraft to strengthen national surveillance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
- RAAF Base Darwin is located in Darwin.
- An incident occurred at the Royal Australian Air Force Base in Darwin on September 1, 2026.
- The Royal Australian Air Force tested the LRASM and JASSM-ER missiles at various ranges in South Australia.
- Testing was conducted at RAAF Base Tindal on January 1, 2026, validating Dura-Base matting as an expedient aircraft movement surface for the P-8A Poseidon program.
- NZDF and RAAF conducted coordinated joint exercises in Waiouru Military Training Area.
August 2026
7 events- Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy support Australian maritime operations using MQ-4C Triton and shared technical expertise.
- The wreckage of a Catalina A24-25 aircraft has been designated as a protected maritime cultural heritage site.
- RAAF personnel trained at Kadena Air Base in Japan and conducted a public display in the Northern Territory.
- Newcastle Airport operates from a Royal Australian Air Force base located north of Newcastle.
- Joint exercises between the Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force began on January 1, 2026, demonstrating interoperability.
- The Royal Australian Air Force and the Philippines conducted joint military exercises focused on deepening defense ties in the Indo-Pacific.
- Indonesian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force conducted a joint formation flight in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring commitment to regional stability.
July 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
13 events- Australia and Malaysia share a regional security commitment, with Royal Australian Air Force aircraft deployed from a Malaysian base.
- Stephen Chappell, the Chief of Air Force, affirmed the RAAF's role in maintaining sovereign defense capabilities.
- The Royal Australian Air Force utilized Butterworth as a base for operational service in Afghanistan, beginning on June 1, 2026.
- A Royal Australian Air Force squadron is currently deployed in Butterworth, which is located outside Australia.
- Australia commits to Indo-Pacific stability, deploying RAAF aircraft from Malaysia as part of Operation Gateway.
- The Royal Australian Air Force (ADF) is integrating its technical expertise into space operations.
- The Royal Australian Air Force conducted a joint flight test on an F-35A platform and allowed joint testing of weapons systems.
- The Royal Australian Air Force is utilizing shared defense technology standards in the development of the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft with Boeing.
- Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force are collaborating on the Ghost Bat development project.
- Boeing unveiled upgraded aircraft and announced a new partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
- RAAF operates P-8A Poseidon and Global 6500 aircraft for surveillance under contract with the Australian Border Force.
- The Philippines and the Royal Australian Air Force jointly conducted patrols in the Indo-Pacific.
- Gary Sargeant, a leading aircraftman in the Royal Australian Air Force, was posted to a base in Edinburgh and toured the Middle East region during his service.