Military jets and helicopters have been taking part in Exercise Diamond Storm 2019 which ends in the next week.

The Tindal RAAF Base has again be pivotal in the joint exercise between the RAAF and the US Air Force.

RAAF aircraft participating in the exercise included the F/A-18A Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, Hawk 127, AP-3C Orion, P-8A Poseidon, C-17A Globemaster, KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport, E-7A Wedgetail and C-130J Hercules.

USAF aircraft Include F-15C Eagle and B-52 Stratofortress Bomber and USMC MV-22 Osprey, and AH-1Z Viper.

The exercise itself is the final phase of the Air Warfare Instructor Course, a three phase intensive six-month course that integrates warfighting functions across a range of specialisations.

Exercise Diamond Storm is a Large Force Employment exercise with a focus on the execution of tactical offensive counter air operations.

Aircraft from the RAAF and the United States Air Force have been participating in the exercise and will operate across the Top End, launching from RAAF bases Darwin and Tindal.

Exercise director, Group Captain Matthew McCormack said the Diamond Series of exercises will enhance expertise leading up to the introduction of fifth generation capabilities into the Australian Defence Force.

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