Albanese government awards Boeing Defence Australia $139.5m contract to upgrade RAAF's P-8A Poseidon fleet in Australia.

The Albanese government awarded Boeing Defence Australia a $139.5 million contract to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft fleet. The contract supports 50 new highly skilled defence industry jobs in South Australia. The upgrades will enhance the aircraft's anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, ensuring continued interoperability with Australia's allies and partners.

April 14, 2024
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