Oct. 1, 2022 Defense Leaders Look to Strengthen Rules-Based Order The defense leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia met at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii to strengthen the defense of the rules-based, international order that China and Russia are trying to dismantle.
Sept. 29, 2022 RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Sept. 10, 2022 Pitch Black 2022 concludes international interoperability exercise Approximately 110 U.S. Airmen from Pacific Air Forces participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2022, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and Allied nations. This year, 17
July 18, 2022 Australian Official Sees Shared Mission With U.S. The Australian deputy prime minister, also the nation's minister of defense, said he found "a real sense of shared mission in this moment" during his recent trip to Washington — the first by an official of Australia's new government.
July 15, 2022 Air Force focuses on future of Indo-Pacific alliances, Agile Combat Employment Cope North tests how well medics from the three nations operate during challenging scenarios while strengthening partnerships and integrating Agile Combat Employment concepts.
July 13, 2022 Austin, Marles Discuss Future of Australia, U.S. Alliance Bound together by shared history, deep friendship and common values, the United States and Australia are standing strong to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
July 13, 2022 SecAF Kendall meets Australia Dep. Prime Minister Marles Marles and Kendall discussed partnership between their military services.
May 6, 2022 Exercise Global Dexterity day 1 The 15th Wing hosted the RAF as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 2022, where U.S. and Australian C-17s and aircrew can train and fly side-by-side to learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)
April 26, 2022 Air Force identifies Boeing E-7 as solution to replace the E-3 capability Based on market research, the Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail, which is produced by The Boeing Company.
March 1, 2022 Australia to Provide Lethal, Nonlethal Aid to Ukraine Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met with Australian Defense Secretary Greg Moriarty to advance the United States-Australia alliance and compare perspectives on managing national defense enterprises.