Robert Dougherty

The first-of-class flight trials included deck operations, refuelling, stowage via deck lashing, deck take-off and landings.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles this week tabled the summary of the safety report into the 2023 Jervis Bay ditching, following a request from Senator Malcolm Roberts.

RAAF supported the travel of the Pope to Vanimo where he is visiting local congregations, including the Argentinian missionary group the Institute of the Incarnate Word. His Holiness was carried aboard C-130 aircraft, overseen by RAAF No. 37 Squadron and members of the official delegation.

The Australian Army helicopters are in the final stages of re-assembly at HMAS Albatross in south coast NSW before being relocated to the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, Queensland.

The hub could facilitate the maintenance of other aircraft such as those from the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.

Three EA-18G Growler aircraft will attend Exercise Tarang Shakti 24, which is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 30 August to 13 September 2024.