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Australia Orders Six MQ-4C UAVs For $1 Billion

Friday, June 29th, 2018

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Australia’s government announced on June 26 it is ordering an initial six Northrop Grumman [NOC] MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for $1 billion in a cooperative program with the U.S. Navy.The Australian government said the new aircraft will complement its new P-8A Poseidon aircraft by helping undertake intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions; aiding in anti-submarine warfare and maritime strike capabilities; and adding to search and rescue capabilities.The first Triton is expected to be introduced to service in mid-2023 while all…

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