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Australia Plans To Buy Fourth MQ-4C Triton Drone

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

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Australia Plans To Buy Fourth MQ-4C Triton Drone

An MQ-4C Triton is shown after its arrival in Guam in 2020. (U.S. Navy Photo)

The Australian Ministry of Defense announced on Sept. 19 it plans to spend $975 million to acquire a fourth Northrop Grumman [NOC] MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle and also upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The first Triton Australia previously ordered is due to be delivered next year. The Australia minister for defense industry said the procurement of another Triton will improve operations based out of Australia’s northern bases. “The purchase of an additional Triton will enhance…

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