WATCH 360 || Experience what it’s like to be in the RNZAF Black Falcons aerobatic display. Look around and take in the views. Don’t lose your lunch! #NZAirTattoo | Royal New Zealand Air Force

WATCH🎬 A moment in history as the new Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules lands at RNZAF Base Auckland for the first time. This marks the first delivery in a fleet of five C-130Js set to arrive over the coming months. #Force4NZ #NZAirForce | NZ Defence Force

WATCH🎥 Take a look at the spectacular views of a Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules and two United States Air Force (USAF) MC-130J aircraft, captured from another USAF MC-130J aircraft. The team from the USAF have been in New Zealand this month to train alongside their counterparts within our Air Force. Training with partner nations allows us to integrate capabilities, build interoperability and execute complex and realistic training as a combined team. #Force4NZ #NZAirForce | NZ Defence Forc

Bringing the Thunder. From the flight line to the try line with the Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules and Boeing 757. | NZ Defence Force

Royal New Zealand Air Force's No. 3 Squadron recently conducted live-fire gunnery from an NH90 helicopter ahead of joining 30,000 personnel and platforms from 19 nations at Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia. Read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/3SQN-build-up-for-major-exercise | NZ Defence Force

Search and rescue 🚁 Aviators from Royal New Zealand Air Force's No. 3 Squadron have been flying over the Marlborough region as part of a search and rescue exercise with New Zealand Police. It’s training like this that keeps our crews sharp and mission-ready. We are ready to team up with partner agencies at a moment’s notice. Read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/SAREX-25 | NZ Defence Force

A high-tech Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), Skydio X10, recently acquired by Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea can be used for surveillance, building and aircraft inspections and emergency situations, marking a shift in capability for the base. Operations Squadron are now planning for the Skydio X10 to be used across Security Forces, Aviation Rescue Fire Flight and airfield management. Read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/new-UAS-Ohakea | NZ Defence Force