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US Navy’s Triton Makes Maiden Pacific Deployment

: Jan 30, 2020 - : 4:39 am

The US Navy’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have been commenced their initial deployment in the Pacific theater, following their arrival at Guam.

“The inaugural deployment of Triton UAS brings enhanced capabilities and a broad increase in Maritime Domain Awareness to our forward Fleet commanders,” said Rear Adm. Peter Garvin, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group. “VUP-19, the Navy’s first dedicated UAS squadron supported by an outstanding NAVAIR and industry team, is superbly trained and ready to provide the persistent ISR coverage the Navy needs.”

The first Triton UAS squadron is Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 which will  operate and maintain two aircraft as part of an early operational capability (EOC) to further develop the concept of operations and fleet learning associated with operating a high-altitude, long-endurance system in the maritime domain.

The MQ-4C Triton will conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions that will complement the P-8A Poseidon and will bring increased persistence, capability, and capacity through its multi-sensor mission payload. Initial operational capability will include four air vehicles with capacity to support 24/7 operations.

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