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A group of RAAF P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft is participating in the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
92 Wing’s Poseidons, supported by 11 and 12 Squadrons, are taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, based out of Hawaii. This is the 30th iteration of the exercise, and Australia has participated in every one since its inception.
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“We are involved in a number of serials, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” said Wing Commander Melissa Houston, commanding officer of 11 Squadron.
“The P-8A is an incredible capability. It combines advanced sensors, state-of-the-art communications and integrated networks that allow us to communicate with other fifth-generation aircraft.
“At RIMPAC 26, we have been working alongside five other nations in the maritime patrol air capability, strengthening relationships and integrating and enhancing our interoperability.”
According to Defence, RIMPAC provides an “unsurpassed training environment for the ADF to develop its maritime warfighting capabilities”.
“Air Force’s P-8As call RAAF Base Edinburgh home and are operated by 11, 12 and 292 Squadrons – but, at any given time, the hard-working and trusted aircraft can be found spread throughout the Indo-Pacific region,” Defence said.
“Since 2016, P-8As have deployed on a vast number of operations and exercises, securing Australia’s maritime approaches and conducting surveillance of strategic areas of interest.
“A key component of RIMPAC is the engagement enabling integration between Australian, allied and partner forces, right down to the person-to-person level.”
RIMPAC 2026 commenced on 24 June, and will run until 31 July.
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