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The MQ-4C Triton in the new hangar at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

Strengthening northern air power

12/02/202612/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 890 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Trition, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Tindal, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group

The recent completion of the new MQ‑4C Triton facilities at RAAF Base Tindal is a major boost to Australia’s northern

Australia's first MC-55A Peregrine departs the United States for RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Photo courtesy L3Harris Technologies.

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Australia’s first Peregrine arrives

25/01/202625/01/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2671 Views 0 Comments

The first of four MC-55A Peregrines – Australia’s inaugural airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft – has

MQ-4C Triton pilot Flight Lieutenant Ariel White with 9 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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From dreams to duty

25/11/202530/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4494 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Tindal

For Flight Lieutenant Ariel White, a typical day as an air vehicle pilot at 9 Squadron means helping shape the

Three Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton aircraft on the taxiway at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

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9 Squadron’s all-seeing unseen new role

25/11/202530/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1730 Views 1 Comment MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, Northrop Grumman Australia, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Tindal, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

In June 2023, 9 Squadron was reformed at RAAF Base Edinburgh (with a detachment at RAAF Base Tindal) to operate

The Colour Party presents the 9 Squadron Standard as a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter conducts a flyover at the Torrens Parade Ground in Adelaide to mark the squadron’s reformation. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Flight Sergeant Rob Hack.

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9 Squadron flies again

21/11/202521/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 5812 Views 4 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron

9 Squadron has officially reformed, marking its proud return to Air Force service with a ceremony at Torrens Parade Ground,

An MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

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Ghost Bat spreads its wings in Tindal

25/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 9626 Views 0 Comments Exercise Carlsbad, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, RAAF Tindal

Exercise Carlsbad has wrapped up at RAAF Base Tindal after the successful deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Figure 1. A racing drone used by the Air Force Drone Racing Association

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The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force

25/10/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3011 Views 0 Comments

The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force Ryan Hodson Australian Defence Force The ‘poor man’s air force‘

9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard following the 9 Squadron reactivation ceremony at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2831 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

As the Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron gears up to introduce the MQ-4C Triton this year, anticipation mounted for

Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy MP, during the announcement to boost the RAAF's fleet of 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and Response aircraft at RAAF Fairbairn. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Boost for maritime patrol and response fleet

20/09/202321/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2991 Views 0 Comments MC-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Fairbairn

The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory, left, with Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, celebrates achieving over 9000 flying hours of service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

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Experience and knowledge for the next generation

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2456 Views 0 Comments AP-3C Orion, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Warrant Officer Paul Gregory has spent 36 years accumulating a wealth of experience in the RAAF, achieving more than 9000

Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Extraordinary service recognised through Queen’s birthday honours

15/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3273 Views 0 Comments Honours List

CAPTION: Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her

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MQ-9B SkyGuardian cancelled

04/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6382 Views 0 Comments MQ-9B Sky Guardian

What some people at first thought was an April fools’ joke, has now been confirmed by Defence – the project

Royal Australian Air Force crew from No. 11 Squadron load an ATM-84J Harpoon on to their P-8A Poseidon at Marine Corps Base Hawaii before a live-fire opportunity during RIMPAC 18. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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RAAF buys two more P-8A Poseidon

30/12/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6434 Views 0 Comments

RAAF’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted by two P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet to 14.

An M-113 armoured recovery vehicle from Army's 1st Combat Service Support Battalion tows Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion A9-658 'cross-country' during its relocation to the front gate of RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Orion makes last epic journey at Edinburgh

05/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3303 Views 0 Comments

In recognition of 50 years service, a decommissioned AP-3C Orion now takes pride of place at the RAAF Base Edinburgh front gate.

A P-8A Poseidon off the South Australian coast. Photo by Corporal Bill Solomou.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

RAAF’s 12th and final Poseidon delivered

13/12/201906/01/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4278 Views 1 Comment

Australia’s newest maritime surveillance aircraft, a P-8A Poseidon, arrived at its new home at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, about

Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Hobart successfully fires a Harpoon Blast Test Vehicle in the East Australian Exercise Area, proving the capability of the ship to launch Harpoon missiles. Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.

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2019 Federal Budget – Defence

02/04/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3575 Views 0 Comments

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne and Minister for Defence Industry have released a statement on the 2019-2020 Federal Budget… The 2019–20

An MQ-4C Triton arrives at Naval Base Ventura County, California, after a flight from Palmdale that was remotely controlled from NAS Pax River. US Navy photo by Public Affairs Specialist Theresa Miller.

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Minister gets aircraft name wrong in new announcement

29/03/201929/03/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3726 Views 0 Comments

In June last year, CONTACT ran a story under the headline “Australia commits to Triton – confusion over cost” – so

An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft in flight. US Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt.

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Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap launched

18/06/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3679 Views 0 Comments Robotics Roadmap

Launched today at Parliament House, Australia’s very first Robotics Roadmap is set to strengthen national defence through guiding and supporting

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon passes HMAS Darwin . Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.

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RAAF declares ‘Initial Operating Capability’ for P-8A Poseidon

21/03/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4844 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon

Australia’s new maritime surveillance aircraft the P-8A Poseidon has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), five months ahead of the original

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HARS makes history receiving a working AP-3C Orion

04/11/201719/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6733 Views 1 Comment AP-3C Orion, HARS, Historical Aircraft Restoration Society

On December 12, 2016, the Lockheed AP-3C Orion A9-753 was delivered to HARS Headquarters at Albion Park, New South Wales,