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A spycraft developed and kept in the Californian desert for years is ready to serve Australia.
Australia is set to receive a significant boost in its surveillance capabilities with the arrival of the new $180 million Triton spycraft. The state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be used by the Australian Defence Force for reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions.
The Triton, developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation, is capable of flying up to altitudes of 18 km and has an endurance time of over 24 hours.
It is equipped with advanced sensors such as synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical/infrared cameras, and Electronic Support Measures systems, allowing it to survey large areas quickly and accurately from far distances.
This latest acquisition is crucial for Australia’s defence forces, who have faced increasing threats from traditional rivals like China and non-state actors such as terrorist organisations in recent years.
With this new addition to their arsenal, they can now monitor these threats more efficiently while providing excellent protection for Australia’s citizens in crisis or conflict situations.
“Governments and military can use (it) to make to decisive actions and have an understanding of what is going on,” he said.
“There’s a real need for awareness of what is going on in areas like the South Pacific,” said deputy program manager Brad Champion
The Triton is expected to be fully operational by 2022 and will play a significant role in Australia’s defence infrastructure for years to come.
Introducing the Triton is a game-changer for Australia’s defence forces, allowing them to monitor threats more efficiently while providing excellent protection for citizens in crisis.
The Triton has been in service by the US Navy since 2008, and other countries have long expressed interest in it. It will collaborate with the P8 Poseidon in Australia to monitor fishing fleets and unauthorised immigration.
Midway through next year, Australia will receive its first Triton, and the Air Force is already asking for more.
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