KBR has been awarded two separate contracts of undisclosed value supporting the first MQ-4C Triton aircraft which will be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force’s this year. The MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) will provide long-range, persistent surveillance…
During the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Expo in Sydney EX2 was briefed by Northrop Grumman Australia on Defence’s purchase of the MQ-4C Triton Uncrewed Air Vehicle (UAV). Gregor Ferguson If you’re going to field long-range weapons, it helps if…
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft at its Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California. The flight marks a major production milestone as Northrop Grumman progresses toward delivery of Australia’s first Triton…
The Australian government has approved the acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), and upgrades to the RAAF’s fleet of 14 P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The estimated combined value of these decisions is over…
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s MQ-4C Triton Flying Test Bed (FTB) has demonstrated persistent long-range targeting during this year’s EX Northern Edge 2023 in Alaska. This demonstration highlighted Triton’s potential to enhance joint, distributed maritime operations, and further support sea-control in contested…
Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, acquired under Project AIR 7000 Ph.1B, has been rolled out at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale plant in California. The aircraft is on track for production completion in 2023 ahead of final delivery to…