Australia’s air surveillance and reconnaissance capacity has received a major boost, with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) confirming key milestones across three pivotal aircraft fleets.
Australia’s long-range ISR and airborne electronic warfare capabilities reached a major milestone as the MQ-4C Triton and the MC-55A Peregrine achieved IOC. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (ISREW) aircraft. The announcement, arrived on […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso22 SeptAviation News – Australia has declared initial operational capability (IOC) for two long-range strike weapons carried by its F/A-18F Super Hornets, expanding the Royal Australian...
New official visuals show RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets releasing AGM-158B JASSM-ERs and a P-8A Poseidon striking a target ship with an AGM-158C LRASM during live-fire tests in 2025 and 2026. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has achieved an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and the AGM-158B Joint […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam13 Sept
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network,…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim25 AugAviationNews – Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports and allied refuelers successfully completed 108 operational sorties during Exercise Pitch Black 2026. Flying...
Finland and Sweden sent official delegations to Exercise Pitch Black 26 for the first time, marking the two…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim6 AugAviationNews – The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has escalated operational intensity during Exercise Pitch Black 2026, bringing together 21 participating nations over northern Australia....
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force flew together in tight formation…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim23 JulAviationNews – The air forces of Australia (RAAF), the United States (PACAF), and Japan (JASDF) have officially launched the inaugural Exercise Southern Cross 26 in...
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed this year’s first rotation of Operation Gateway, with three P-8A…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim13 JulThe Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) CT4A trainer aircraft has completed its final flight after nearly five decades…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim9 JulAviationNews – The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially retired the iconic CT4A trainer aircraft, concluding nearly five decades of aviation history with a...
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A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber was integrated in Exercise Diamond Storm, part of the Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Warfare Instructor Course. A U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber recently took part in a Bomber Task Force mission at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia. The aircraft, Spirit of […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso26 Jun
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced that it is deploying P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and E-7A…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim24 JunAviationNews – The Royal Australian Air Force and the United States Air Force Test Pilot School have launched joint flight test evaluations using the Pilatus...
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has hosted the United States Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School for…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim22 Jun
From Group Captain to Air Chief Marshal, discover the five highest-paid Royal Australian Air Force pilot ranks and their estimated 2026 salaries.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced the completion of its first joint Weapon Fill Measurement Vehicle…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim19 Jun