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Australia's MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine Fleets Reach IOC
Key Takeaways
- Australia's MQ-4C Triton and MC-55A Peregrine fleets have both reached Initial Operational Capability after operational testing and evaluation.
- The RAAF has received three of each aircraft type and has ordered four of each, with a fourth MC-55A due in Australia later this year.
- IOC in the Australian context means an initial subset of the platform and its support elements is ready for operational deployment.
- Northrop Grumman's Jane Bishop said commanders can now use Triton's surveillance data in harsh and remote Indo-Pacific environments.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com
