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India-Australia ink key air-to-air refuelling pact between their armed forces

Australia and India have achieved a significant milestone in their defence relationship by signing an arrangement to facilitate air-to-air refuelling between the Royal Australian Air Force and the Indian Armed Forces. The arrangement was announced during bilateral discussions between Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy, and Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of 11th …

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1 month ago

Australia, India sign arrangement to enable air-to-air refuelling for military aircraft

Deccan Chronicle

Vientiane : Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling, a statement by the Australian Defence Ministry said. Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy MP, and Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh announced the arrangement during bilateral discussions on Thursday, as per the …

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India, Australia sign agreement on refuelling of military aircraft

Hindustan Times

India and Australia have signed an arrangement to enable the Indian armed forces and the Royal Australian Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling of their aircraft. Under the arrangement, RAAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A multi-role tanker transport, will be able to refuel aircraft of the Indian armed forces, a statement from the Australian defence ministry said. The signing of …

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4 months ago

Singapore Air Force confirms F-15s possible source of loud boom heard and felt across Perth

ABC

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has apologised while acknowledging it could have been responsible for a loud boom heard across Perth's southern suburbs on Wednesday. Unknown booming sound causes social media frenzy in Perth's south Photo shows Three planes on a tarmac at dusk Emergency services are at a loss to explain a large boom that rattled windows across …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition targets Defence Minister Richard Marles over RAAF flights and golf clubs

ABC

Richard Marles has declined to say whether he has ever packed his golf clubs on board any Royal Australian Air Force flights following an opposition attack in parliament over the defence minister's use of VIP transport. Key points: The Coalition wants to know if Richard Marles ever takes his golf club on RAAF special purpose flights The defence minister failed …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Riverfire 2023: The best spots to watch the fireworks, how to get there, and when to catch the RAAF air show

ABC

It's that time of year again: Queensland's largest firework display, Riverfire, is set to light up the sky and kick off this year's Brisbane Festival with a bang. A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler and a C-17A Globemaster III conduct rehearsal flights in the lead-up to the Brisbane Festival Riverfire. ABC News: Michael Lloyd A Royal Australian Air Force …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

The Hindu

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35 fighters jets joined the 27th edition of Malabar naval exercise involving Australia, India, Japan and the U.S., which concluded on the east coast of Australia off Sydney on Monday. “At the culmination of five days of multifarious exercises, Exercise Malabar vividly showcased the strong cooperation, shared values and the collective ability of the four …

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1 year, 7 months ago

RAAF rescue mission evacuates 36 Australians and their family members from Sudan

ABC

A Royal Australian Air Force plane has evacuated 36 Australians and their family members from Sudan in an overnight mission. Key points: An RAAF C-130J was used to evacuate 36 Australians and their family members from Sudan after deadly clashes in the country Foreign Minister Penny Wong said more than 190 Australians and their families had fled since fighting started …

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2 years ago

RAAF Chief Robert Chipman's visit to United States sparks renewed speculation Australia could purchase nuclear-capable B-21 Raiders

ABC

Regular rotations of America's newest nuclear-capable stealth bomber, and even a possible future Australian purchase of the B-21 aircraft, are expected to be discussed during high level talks between both nations this week. Key points: The Defence Department hasn't confirmed whether US officials have discussed deploying their new stealth bomber to Australia Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny …

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2 years, 4 months ago

South China sea patrols to continue as RAAF declares China's air defences are 'not impenetrable'

ABC

Australia's new Air Force Chief has declared surveillance missions will continue in the South China Sea despite a "recent spate of unsafe incidences" in the contested international airspace claimed by Beijing. Key points: Australia's Air Force Chief Robert Chipman warns China has made a "formidable aerospace capability" in the South China Sea But he doesn't believe there will be an …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Exercise Pitch Black begins in Darwin after COVID hiatus, with Germany, Japan and South Korea joining for the first time

ABC

Up to 100 fighter jets will be roaring across the skies over Darwin in the coming weeks as Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Northern Territory after a four-year hiatus. A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler takes off over Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2018. Despite growing tensions in parts of the world, including the Asia Pacific, Air Commodore …

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2 years, 4 months ago

IAF sends four Sukhois, two C-17 aircraft for 'Pitch Black' exercise in Australia

India TV News

Pitch Black exercise: Four Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets and two C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday joined a 17-nation air combat exercise in Australia. The three-week 'Pitch Black' exercise, being hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, is taking place amid the conflict in Ukraine and China's military muscle-flexing in the Taiwan Strait following US House …

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3 years, 8 months ago

RAAF planning for new military space command as it celebrates 100th anniversary

ABC

Australia's Air Force chief says planning is underway for a new military "space command" amid growing global competition for supremacy in the skies well above earth. Key points: The space command is likely to be staffed by personnel from the Army, Air Force and Navy Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld says Australia is three to four years behind where he wants …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Australian-made Loyal Wingman air combat drone with AI-driven targeting system completes first test flight

ABC

An Australian-designed military drone that uses artificial intelligence to target enemies has conducted its first secretive test flight at Woomera. Key points: The Loyal Wingman was developed by Boeing alongside the RAAF The uncrewed plane is about the same size as a traditional jet fighter and is designed for dangerous missions The RAAF plans to buy three of the drones …

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India-Australia ink key air-to-air refuelling pact between their armed forces

Australia, India sign arrangement to enable air-to-air refuelling for military aircraft

India, Australia sign agreement on refuelling of military aircraft

Singapore Air Force confirms F-15s possible source of loud boom heard and felt across Perth

Opposition targets Defence Minister Richard Marles over RAAF flights and golf clubs

Riverfire 2023: The best spots to watch the fireworks, how to get there, and when to catch the RAAF air show

Four Australian F-35 jets join Malabar naval exercise

RAAF rescue mission evacuates 36 Australians and their family members from Sudan

RAAF Chief Robert Chipman's visit to United States sparks renewed speculation Australia could purchase nuclear-capable B-21 Raiders

South China sea patrols to continue as RAAF declares China's air defences are 'not impenetrable'

Exercise Pitch Black begins in Darwin after COVID hiatus, with Germany, Japan and South Korea joining for the first time

IAF sends four Sukhois, two C-17 aircraft for 'Pitch Black' exercise in Australia

RAAF planning for new military space command as it celebrates 100th anniversary

Australian-made Loyal Wingman air combat drone with AI-driven targeting system completes first test flight