Preparing for the new amphibious capability is shaping a joint approach in the Australian Defence Force.
The Williams Foundation held a one-day workshop in Canberra on RAAF Plan Jericho: Design-Led Innovation.
With the Aussies, Singapore and South Korea all buying the Airbus tankers, the Airbus tanker fleet will become a key lynchpin for extended air operations in the region.
Video:Change of Command for RAAF
Thee C-27J is an asset which would allow the Australian Defence forces to operate throughout the island chains of the Pacific.
Australia now has the most advanced air battle space management capability in the world,
Video:Air Load Team Support to RAAF Operations in the Middle East
Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, of the Royal Australian Air Force, talks about the Aussies at uke Air Force Base.