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The federal government has announced that it has secured double funding for the aerial surveillance component of the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).
The PMSP aerial surveillance program supports maritime security for our Pacific partners through the provision of fixed-wing aerial surveillance capabilities and uncrewed aerial vehicles.
“Australia is proud to be a security partner of choice for Pacific countries,” said Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy.
“This is another step forward in increasing regional security and enhancing coordination and communication in conjunction with our Pacific partners.”
Defence has recently closed a request-for-tender process to procure the Enhanced Aerial Surveillance Program’s civilian-based fixed-wing aerial surveillance contracted services.
The government will now consider all tender submissions and provide an outcome to industry on completion of the process.
The PMSP is Australia’s 30-year commitment to investing in maritime security partnerships throughout the Pacific.
