Modified Business Jet Boosts Australian Airborne Surveillance
The Australian military has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (ISREW) aircraft, a heavily modified Gulfstream G550 business jet. The aircraft, which will serve with the Royal Australian Air Force’s 10 Squadron, represents a significant step forward in Australia’s ability to monitor and protect its strategic interests. According to Defence Minister Richard Marles, the MC-55A will integrate seamlessly with allied and partner systems, enabling the sharing of intelligence with security partners. The aircraft was modified by L3Harris and is part of a four-aircraft acquisition approved in 2017, as reported by Breaking Defense.