Capability

Supporting young civilian pilots
RAAF air traffic control personnel from No. 452 Squadron made a special presentation to civilian student pilots.

Helicopter delivered in time for fire season
An Air Force C-17A Globemaster has delivered a Bell 412 helicopter for the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Fleet Support rises to ramp challenge
Navy is supporting Army Marine to fabricate loading ramps in a collaborative project.

Navy surfers in focus
Members of the Navy Surf Riders Association provided a focus for next generation Defence imagery specialists.

Training adapted to keep students flying
Adapted training and remote learning have ensured pilots and loadmasters from No. 35 Squadron continue training.

First launch from Australia to the edge of space
Air Force launched its first ever sub-orbital rocket from Australia to the edge of space.

Australia and Philippines show spirit of mateship
Warships from Australia and the Philippines have exercised for the third time in as many months.

Maintenance has a new home in Afghanistan
Task Group Afghanistan’s up-armoured unimog and protected mobility vehicle fleets have a new home to support their maintenance and upkeep.

RAAF accepts 30th F-35A Lightning II
The Joint Strike Fighter team has officially accepted Australia’s 30th F-35A Lightning II, strengthening the air-combat capability of RAAF.

Spartan proves airborne-operations capabilities
The C-27J displayed many capabilities during Exercise Ready Spartan Prove.

Cable crews holding the line for pilots
The arrestor cables at fast jet bases and those ADF personnel who service them provide safety and peace of mind.

Construction milestone for patrol vessel
The keel-laying of NUSHIP Pilbara has taken place at Henderson, Western Australia.