International

News about the Royal Australian Air Force's involvement in agreements and collaborations with international partners.

Supporting flood-affected communities in Nepal

Australian Aid has been transported to Nepal by a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III following the recent catastrophic floods.

3 Sep 26 1 min read

As part of the whole-of-Australian Government response to the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) by providing a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III to transport humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies, equipment and personnel. The C-17A departed Australia for Nepal on 1 September 2026.

US test pilots fly down under

RAAF hosts US Air Force Test Pilot School in Australia for the first time in many years.

By FLTLT Jody Blakeley 25 Jun 26 2 min read

Group photo of pilot students and instructors on the tarmac in front of aircraft.