Australia will purchase a fourth long-range Triton drone despite criticisms from the US the unmanned craft is 'not survivable' in high-threat environments. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced the $310 million purchase today as well as upgrades to the RAAF's P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft. The purchase will increase the Air Force's unmanned surveillance capabilities, always allowing at least one drone in the air. These investments have been made in an effort to strengthen Australia's maritime patrol and response fleets which was a recommendation of the Defence Strategic Review. It's expected the first Triton pilot-less aircraft will be delivered next year.
Australia will purchase a fourth long-range Triton drone despite criticisms from the US the unmanned craft is 'not survivable' in high-threat environments.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced the $310 million purchase today as well as upgrades to the RAAF's P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft. The purchase will increase the Air Force's unmanned surveillance capabilities, always allowing at least one drone in the air. These investments have been made in an effort to strengthen Australia's maritime patrol and response fleets which was a recommendation of the Defence Strategic Review.
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