The program, which will also be held in Wallis and Futuna, will also be attended by Australian combat engineers, military police, health teams and planning personnel.
Australian Aviation has listed every flypast in every state, including times and exact locations. This year’s wider commemorative program includes the Dawn Service at 5.30 am and the Last Post Ceremony at 4.30 pm.
Defence said the aircraft received 3000lbs of SAF at RAAF Base East Sale in southern Victoria, as part of a joint initiative between the RAAF and Joint Capabilities Group.
Exercise Sea Dragon 25 in March saw Australia work with military contingents such as the US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy and Indian Navy to practice co-ordinated anti-sub warfare, including joint P-8A Poseidon aircraft sorties with US forces.
This achievement reportedly underscores Australia’s growing role in sustaining one of the world’s most advanced defence capabilities.
Hundreds of heavy-duty composite mats, sourced under Babcock’s ADF Ground Support Equipment contract, will be included in the upcoming shipment. This follows a successful trial conducted by the Royal Australian Air Force in 2024.