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Australia Starts P-8A Poseidon Training

: Aug 20, 2018 - : 6:40 am

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its first P-8A Poseidon simulator and training systems at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The advanced P-8A Training System will be maintained and supported by Boeing Defence Australia.

“This $470 million facility marks the beginning of a transformation of our training that will support Air Force’s ability to meet emerging threats and future challenges,” said Australia’s Minister for Defence, Marise Payne.

“The facility will deliver over 39 separate training courses which will minimise training demands on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, reducing aircraft fatigue, increasing safety and improving availability for higher priority tasking.”

The facility is part of the government’s $5.2 billion investment in the new P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft, which will undertake a range of tasks including anti-submarine warfare, maritime and overland intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; electronic support; as well as supporting search and rescue missions.

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