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The Spartan aircraft will be replaced with a commercial aircraft fleet to support the transport of personnel and logistics in the Pacific, according to information released under the government's multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped Integrated Investment Program (IIP).
The two-seater Tiger attack helicopters were originally introduced into service with the ADF in 2004, and were expected to be retired from service in 2027–28 but will now be withdrawn in 2026.
A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron and C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron have taken part in the relief effort, including airlifting humanitarian aid to affected areas and conducting aerial damage assessments of critical infrastructure.
The information was released under the government's multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a revamped Integrated Investment Program, and comes as the Government has pledged at least $34 billion to the RAAF over the next decade.
The funding will "enable Air Force to undertake expeditionary air operations to project force, sustain protracted combat operations and maintain situational awareness in our primary air of military interest", the Government says.
The two publications, produced by Australian Army Battle Lab, were announced earlier this week to inform Army units about drone integration and safety.
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