Overview
- The aircraft was formally welcomed to Australia in late January and is intended to deliver real-time threat warning and intelligence to support ADF missions.
- L3Harris missionized the Gulfstream G550 airframe, completing integration and mission-system testing with the U.S. Air Force before transfer.
- Follow-on Peregrine aircraft remain with the USAF to support RAAF training and pre-delivery preparations.
- The capability will slot into Australia’s ISR enterprise, complementing P-8A Poseidon and MQ-4C Triton fleets and enabling intelligence sharing with the United States and United Kingdom.
- L3Harris has established an in-country field service team and plans ongoing software and hardware upgrades to sustain and evolve the system.