Amberley is being used as a base from which the Japan Air Self-Defense Force can load supplies onto aircraft and prepare for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in Tonga.
Nova Systems has signed a teaming agreement with CAE-led Team AUStringer to deliver professional and engineering services for the AIR 5428 Phase 3 Aviation Mission Training System.
Exercise Cope North 22 has kicked off, with the Royal Australian Air Force linking up with the United States Air Force and the Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) in Guam and other islands in Micronesia.
Lockheed Martin Australia and Team 21 have confirmed delivery of the simulators and aircraft to the ADF to support the professional development of Army, Navy and Air Force pilots.
The F-35A took off to coincide with the last note of the Australian Anthem, during a Salute to Australia at 12:00pm, and performed for around 15 minutes.
The F-35A Lightning II and the E-7A Wedgetail will be among the RAAF aircraft deployed to participate in the multinational warfighting exercise.