Australia must begin investigating long-range airpower capability beyond the Loyal Wingman program, writes Charbel Kadib, news editor of Australian Aviation’s sister title Defence Connect.
The first Triton is on track for delivery in 2023, with the US Navy expecting to achieve initial operating capability with its fleet of multi-intelligence Tritons — built with the same configuration.
Boeing Defence Australia is set to deliver an extended suite of sustainment services over the life of the maritime patrol platforms under a new multimillion-dollar contract.
Three Royal Australian Navy aircrew were safely rescued after performing an emergency landing and ditching their MH-60R Seahawk helicopter in the Philippine Sea, following an undisclosed flight incident overnight.
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