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Australia orders two more P-8A Poseidon aircraft December 30, 2020, by Naida Hakirevic
Australia Air Force’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted with the government set to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet size to 14.
The government has also approved sustainment funding for the current approved fleet of three MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
Photo: Australian Department of Defence/CPL Craig Barrett
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon
Linda Reynolds CSC said the announcement is part of the Morrison Government’s AU$270 billion investment in defence capability over the next decade.
“Together, the Poseidon and the Triton will provide Australia with one of the most advanced maritime patrol and response capabilities in the world,” Minister Reynolds said.