United Arab Emirates Air Force eyes Aussie top gun

A Department of Defence spokesperson said there was a steady level of interest in RAAF pilots from foreign militaries. “The overall rate of RAAF pilots and aircrew accepting employment with foreign militaries is low and relatively stable over time and …

Read more at Herald Sun.

Singapore and Australia to engage in annual dialogue

While in Perth, Dr Ng also visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) 130 Squadron at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Pearce. During the visit, Dr Ng operated the flight simulator, viewed a static display of the state-of-the-art …

Read more at AsiaOne.

Australia delays F-35 order: reports

Nanaimo Daily News The Royal Australian Air Force is reportedly scheduled to receive a second batch of 58 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. The Canberra Times also reported that Lockheed Martin vice-president Tom Burbage told an Australian parliamentary defence committee the …

Read more at Montreal Gazette.

RAAF dad sentenced for grope

Lacey has been a member of the Royal Australian Air Force for almost 28 years. Crown prosecutor Sarah Maleckas told Ipswich District Court Lacey's behaviour had a significant and ongoing effect on the vulnerable girl. Ms Maleckas said Lacey had not …

Read more at The Queensland Times.

F-35 delays may cost Australia billions

The Canberra Times The Royal Australian Air Force is scheduled to receive a second batch of 58 Joint Strike Fighters, and Smith's decision to delay the order is being criticized, as it may increase their final cost. Both Ministry of Defense and industry critics say the …

Read more at UPI.com.

Labor MP accused of threat

The Liberal MP used Federal Parliament to allege Senator Sterle had threatened him following an RAAF flight from Perth to the national capital on Sunday night and he demanded Labor force the Senator to apologise. The incident took place in front of a …

Read more at The West Australian.

Labor MP accused of threat

The Liberal MP used Federal Parliament to allege Senator Sterle had threatened him following an RAAF flight from Perth to the national capital on Sunday night and he demanded Labor force the Senator to apologise. The incident took place in front of a …

Read more at The West Australian.

Defence hits the eject button

- bureaucrats bail over Defence Minister Stephen …

Read more at bureaucrats bail over Defence Minister Stephen ….

Defence hits the eject button

- bureaucrats bail over Defence Minister Stephen …

Read more at bureaucrats bail over Defence Minister Stephen ….

Locals help protect aerodrome heritage

“Particularly in the Second World War, more than 10000 people trained at the RAAF base and I guess a group of locals a couple years ago got together and decided it was worth protecting that heritage, not only protecting the heritage so it would not be …

Read more at ABC Local.