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U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Highlights Growing Role of Space in Regional Security at Australian Space Summit

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir (stage center), USSF Indo-Pacific commander, participates in a joint panel at the Australian Space Summit in Sydney, Australia, May 27, 2025. During the conference, Mastalir discussed how allied space collaboration in the Indo-Pacific has become increasingly important while simultaneously supporting the security and stability of the region.

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U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Commander Highlights Growing Role of Space in Regional Security at Australian Space Summit

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, USSF Indo-Pacific commander, delivers keynote remarks at the Australian Space Summit in Sydney, Australia, May 27, 2025. Mastalir discussed how allied space collaboration in the Indo-Pacific has become increasingly important while simultaneously supporting the security and stability of the region during the conference.

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Pitch Black opening ceremony attendees partake in a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The smoke ceremony is performed to cleanse participants and ward off bad spirits. Pitch Black 2024 will have more than 4400 personnel participating with a common goal of enhancing capabilities and strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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An Australian National fans flames for a smoke ceremony at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia during the Pitch Black 24 opening ceremony July 12, 2024. The smoke ceremony is performed to cleanse participants and ward off bad spirits. Pitch Black 2024 will have more than 4400 personnel participating with a common goal of enhancing capabilities and strengthening regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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Pilots participating in Exercise Pitch Black 24 begin Mission Planning at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. Pitch Black continues to foster collaboration and integration of high-end tactics, techniques and procedures amongst Allies and partners to create an asymmetric advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Alyssa Letts)

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Royal Australian Air Force Air Commodore Peter Robinson, Officer Commanding Exercise, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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His Honour Professor the Honourable Hugh Heggie, Administrator of the Northern Territory, provides remarks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 at the Darwin Convention Center in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This exercise demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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The Honorable Eva Lawler, Chief Minister for the Australian Northern Territory, speaks to participants of Exercise Pitch Black 24 during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year marks the first time Spain and Italy will participate, increasing the European footprint in the region and showcasing evolving capabilities to come together for Joint and Combined Force movements for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Exercise Pitch Black 24 Participants listen to speakers during the opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. The exercise places a strong emphasis on cooperation from national to multinational how during air operations making a strong contribution to a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Lights shine in the shape of the Exercise Pitch Black emblem at the Darwin Convention Center for the exercise’s opening ceremony in Darwin, Australia July 12, 2024. This year’s iteration of Pitch Black is the largest in the exercise’s history, featuring 20 countries from around the world, and focusing on building stronger partnerships to maintain a region that is secure, open, prosperous, and resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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US brings airpower, community to Australia airshow

An Airman from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii performs alongside a member of the Royal Australian Air Force band during the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, March 2, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. Through the power and energy of music, the Band of the Pacific’s impressive performances create engaging moments that serve as a demonstration of the excellence displayed by the 46,000 Airmen serving, stationed and deployed throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sierra Kukan, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific readiness section chief, sings the United States and Australia national anthems during the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony at the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition — AVALON 23— at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. AVALON 23 is the premier aerospace exhibition—airshow and tradeshow—in Australia and offers a venue to deepen our relationship with Australia and enhance regional security through expanded military-to-military cooperation with countries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy tours the F-22 Raptor with U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Master Sgt. Tederick Clayton, 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 production superintendent, during the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy tours the F-22 Raptor with U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Master Sgt. Tederick Clayton, 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 production superintendent, during the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

Distinguished leaders cut a ribbon at the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony for the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, take a group photo with U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. Our steadfast relationship with Australia, deeply rooted in our common principles and shared values, stems from working together day in and day out across the full spectrum of operations and will continue to prosper as we further integrate our efforts through events such as AVALON 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Force commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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Pacific Air Forces Commander opens Australia airshow, aerospace & defence exposition

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, provides remarks at the U.S. Pavilion opening ceremony for the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition—AVALON 23—at Avalon International Airport, Feb. 28, 2023. The Department of Defense supported AVALON 23 with approximately 300 personnel and various aircraft and support systems, to include the F-22 Raptor, KC-46 Pegasus, C-17 Globemaster III, AH-64 Apache, and the M142 HIMARS among many others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux)

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