Albanese Government Supporting Pacific Partners Through Investment in Regional Maritime Security
26 JUNE 2025
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to 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.
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.
To learn more about the PMSP, visit: https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/programs-initiatives/pacific-engagement/maritime-capability
Source: Defence Press Release