BLUF
Australia’s P-8A fleet will receive Increment 3 Block 2 upgrades—enhanced sensors, antennas, and software—boosting anti-submarine capabilities and interoperability with the U.S. Navy, while expanding local maintenance and workforce development.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the purpose and scope of the Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade.
- Analyse the strategic significance of Australia being the first international operator to receive the upgrade.
- Evaluate the industrial and workforce implications of the upgrade program.
