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Australia's third MQ-4C Triton, also known as 'AUS3', on its first test flight at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility on 29 October 2024. Photo supplied by Northrop Grumman.

Third Aussie Triton readies for delivery

07/02/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1095 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton at its Palmdale, California, facility. FILE PHOTO: Australia’s third

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.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1720 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

The Royal Australian Air Force's first MQ-4C Triton on its maiden flight in the US. Photo supplied by Northrop Grumman.

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RAAF’s first Triton takes first flight

14/11/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1889 Views 1 Comment MQ-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft last Thursday, 9 November 2023, at

The display of a replica of the Air Force MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system at this year’s Avalon International Airshow. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

9 Squadron reformed as MQ-4C Triton operator

14/06/202317/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2046 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron reformed on 11 June 2023 to prepare for the delivery of the Northrop

Australia's first MQ-4C Triton aircraft poses for its first official portraits after emerging from the Northrop Grumman Palmdale paint booth. Photo by Alan Radecki, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Media Services.

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

Australia’s first Triton rolled out

07/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2138 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System was rolled out in September as part of a partnership between the

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.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

RAAF orders third MQ-4C Triton

18/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3940 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton

The Royal Australian Air Force has committed to purchasing its third Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft to work alongside its Poseidon fleet.