Australia, New Zealand Join US-Led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

March 16, 2026

2 min read

Multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Underway In Guam

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have deployed their P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a multinational anti-submarine warfare training activity led by the United States Navy. The exercise, which includes participants from the US, India, and Japan, aims to enhance ASW capabilities and strengthen international partnerships. The RAAF and RNZAF are among the participants competing for the Dragon Belt award, with the RAAF being the current holder from the 2025 exercise. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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anti-submarine warfare military training Indo-Pacific regional security defense cooperation

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Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773640830367-3256

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/raaf-rnzaf-deploy-p-8a-poseidons-to-us-led-anti-submarine-exercise-in-guam

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Australia, New Zealand Join US-Led Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

March 16, 2026

2 min read

Multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Underway In Guam

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) have deployed their P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a multinational anti-submarine warfare training activity led by the United States Navy. The exercise, which includes participants from the US, India, and Japan, aims to enhance ASW capabilities and strengthen international partnerships. The RAAF and RNZAF are among the participants competing for the Dragon Belt award, with the RAAF being the current holder from the 2025 exercise. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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Royal Australian Air Force Royal New Zealand Air Force United States Navy Indian Navy Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

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anti-submarine warfare military training Indo-Pacific regional security defense cooperation

Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1773640830367-3256

URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/raaf-rnzaf-deploy-p-8a-poseidons-to-us-led-anti-submarine-exercise-in-guam