The origins of the Royal Australian Air Force extend back to the early days of aviation, and we have made important contributions to defence and peacekeeping initiatives across the globe ever since.
2010-2019
Air Force introduced new aircraft to the fleet to enhance capability
Goodbye F-111
First Indigenous elder of the RAAF
General purpose uniforms (GPU)
Extensive humanitarian assistance by Air Force through disasters such as floods in Pakistan, MRH370 search, Bushfires and COVID-19 response
Arrival of the P-8A Poseidon
The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrived in Canberra on this day.
Arrival of the P-8A Poseidon
The first P-8A Poseidon aircraft, an important part of Australia's future maritime patrol and response strategy, arrived in Canberra on this day. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, the P-8A aircraft has advanced sensors and mission systems, including a state-of-the-art multi-role radar, high definition cameras, and an acoustic system with four times the processing capacity of the AP-3C Orions.