The Hon Pat Conroy MP
Minister for Defence Industry
Minister for Pacific Island Affairs

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

Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy:

“Australia is proud to be a security partner of choice for Pacific countries.

“This is another step forward in increasing regional security and enhancing coordination and communication in conjunction with our Pacific partners.”