Australia has demonstrated that its P-8A Poseidon can launch the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile, with the Department of Defence confirming on 11 September 2026 that an RAAF aircraft successfully struck a target with LRASM during RIMPAC 26. Although the combination is not yet operational, it could give Australia a long-range platform able to find, track, and attack hostile warships across vast areas of the Indo-Pacific. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| Australia has demonstrated a major expansion of the RAAF P-8A Poseidon’s combat potential after the maritime patrol aircraft successfully fired an AGM-158C LRASM at RIMPAC 26, pointing toward a future long-range anti-ship strike role across the Indo-Pacific (Picture Source: Australian Department of Defence / Edited By Army Recognition Group) |