$1.5bn for RAAF surveillance upgrades, with some work to be done locally
The federal government will spend $1.5 billion to buy a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and upgrade to the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. While Triton will be imported, Australian industry has got a look in to the spending with the government negotiating with Boeing Defence Australia…