Royal Australian Air Force (@AusAirForce) / X

Royal Australian Air Force

16.4K posts

Royal Australian Air Force

@AusAirForce

We provide air power for Australia's security. Terms of Use: defence.gov.au/socialmedia/do…

Canberra

airforce.gov.au

Born March 31

Joined September 2009

Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jul 2
En route to Australia for trilateral Exercise Southern Cross, Koku-Jietai @JASDF_PAO F-35A fighters received refuelling from an @AusAirForce KC-30A tanker over the Pacific Ocean. This activity deepens bilateral interoperability and strengthens deterrence in the region.
8K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jul 1
The first Operational Test and Evaluation flights by #AusAirForce MC-55A from RAAF Base Darwin have heralded a new era for Defence, enhancing its ability to maintain a real-time picture of our region. 📸 | CPL Ryan Howell & FLGOFF Nicolle Mistery #YourADF #StrongerTogether
5.5K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 25
AUSTRALIA’S next generation of Air Warfare experts have demonstrated mastery in integrated air power alongside a USAF B-2 Stealth bomber as part Exercise DIAMOND STORM.
4.6K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 18
Aircraft Research and Development Unit was proud to host the United States Air Force Test Pilot School. Sharpening skills, sharing expertise and strengthening airpower—together. #AusAirForce #YourADF #StrongerTogether
5.4K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 17
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. ✈️⚡
27K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 12
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
42K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 4
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.
27K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
Jun 4
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.
2.4K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
May 29
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
2.4K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
May 28
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
6.4K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
May 25
Building Fighting Depth: Autonomous Aerial Logistics for Australia’s North 🌎🚀 ▶️ Watch to learn more: youtu.be/SjefMugTigY?si…
2K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
May 24
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…
5.2K
Royal Australian Air Force
@AusAirForce
May 22
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
1.5K