RAAF receives P-8A Poseidon simulator, training systems
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received P-8A Poseidon simulator and training systems at RAAF Base Edinburgh, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 17 August.
The advanced pilot and maintenance training system will be maintained and supported by Boeing Defence Australia. The project is part of a broader ISR hub being developed at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
The $470 million 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 AUD$5.2 billion investment in the new P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
The incoming P-8A aircraft will be deployed for a range of tasks including anti-submarine warfare, maritime and overland ISR, electronic support as well as supporting SAR missions.
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