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- World First! The Royal Australia Air Force has become the first military in the world to successfully conduct a joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle (WFMV) flight test on the F-35A Lightning II. ✈️⚡
- The Royal Australian Air Force’s third MC‑55A Peregrine has officially arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Since the Government announced the acquisition of four MC‑55A aircraft, Defence has successfully delivered three of the four platforms to the fleet. #AusAirForce #YourADF
- 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.
- 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
