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Air Vice-Marshal Robert Denney said the number acquired would be a “decision for the government” but added it would be influenced by the earlier decision to cancel the purchase of 12 MQ-9B SkyGuardians.

The awards celebrated the best and brightest in Australia’s defence industry whose hard work and dedication have strengthened the defence ecosystem.

Northrop Grumman has unveiled the first of up to seven RAAF MQ-4C Tritons to be delivered as part of the AIR 7000 Phase 1B program.

The project will act as a central hub to support research, digital technologies, training and ideas for the local workforce.

The deal will initially see the ASX-listed company create a costed scope of work. If approved, Orbital will then be tasked with completing the development in the second half of FY23.

The biennial exercise, which commenced in 1993, is the RAN’s flagship international engagement activity, and this year 3,000 personnel from more than 20 countries will take part.