NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Australia has announced that it will move forward with its long-planned acquisition of six Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft. The initial $1 billion deal includes one MQ-4C, as well as a $147 million programme with the US Navy for development, production and sustainment of the aircraft. Six drones, including facilities etc will cost $5.1 billion. The first of the Triton is due to enter service in mid-2023 and all six drones would be in operation by late 2025.