The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force and plays a crucial role in Australia's space activities. Recognizing space as a critical operational domain, the RAAF established the Defence Space Command in 2022 to lead and coordinate space-specific priorities. It focuses on integrating space capabilities, enhancing space domain awareness, and fostering collaboration with international partners like the US Space Force through initiatives such as Operation Olympic Defender. The RAAF is working towards assured access to space for communications, intelligence, and navigation, as well as integrating AI into military applications.
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Space Command was formed under the RAAF in January 2022 (Chief of Air Force as Space Domain Lead). Following the 2023 Defence Strategic Review, it moved into the tri-service Joint Capabilities Group on 2023-07-01, reporting to the Chief of Joint Capabilities instead of the Chief of Air Force.