The Australian federal government has announced two significant investments to boost the Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s capabilities in the lead-up to 2021: the expansion of its air force’s Poseidon aircraft fleet and an upgrade of the navy’s Collins-class submarine fleet.
On Dec. 30, Defence minister Linda Reynolds released the plan to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft for the Australian Air Force, bringing the total fleet size to 14. The plan will also boost the domestic defence industry and create more high-tech Australian jobs.
