澳空軍MQ-4C、MC-55A達初始作戰能力　強化情監偵體系

皇家澳洲空軍（RAAF）MQ-4C「崔萊頓」（Triton）高空長航時無人偵察機與MC-55A「遊隼」（Peregrine）電戰機，均已達成「初始作戰能力」（IOC）。此外，澳洲空軍首批P-8A「海神」反潛機也完成現代化升級，象徵澳洲空中情監偵、電子作戰及海上作戰能量迎來重要進展。

Australia’s Department of Defence announced that the Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned surveillance aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft have both achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC). At the same time, the RAAF has completed the first modernisation upgrades for its P-8A Poseidon fleet, marking a significant step forward in Australia’s airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic warfare and maritime warfare capabilities.

MQ-4C達IOC　強化廣域情監偵能力

MQ-4C Reaches IOC to Strengthen Wide-Area ISR

澳洲空軍表示，在接收首批MQ-4C並完成相關驗證與測試後，該型無人機正式達成IOC。MQ-4C具備高空、長航時等特性，可長時間執行廣域監視與偵察任務，未來將進一步強化澳洲對廣大國土及周邊海空域的情監偵能力。

The RAAF said the MQ-4C achieved IOC following the delivery of its initial aircraft and completion of associated validation and testing. With its high-altitude and long-endurance characteristics, the Triton is designed to conduct wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance missions for extended periods, providing Australia with enhanced ISR coverage across its vast territory and surrounding air and maritime approaches.

MQ-4C的高空長航時特性，使其能與其他有人及無人航空兵力形成互補，執行長時間海域監視、目標搜索及情報蒐集任務，進一步提升澳洲掌握周邊廣大海域態勢的能力。

The MQ-4C’s high-altitude, long-endurance capability allows it to complement other manned and unmanned aircraft, supporting extended maritime surveillance, target detection and intelligence collection missions. The aircraft is therefore expected to contribute to Australia’s ability to maintain situational awareness across its extensive surrounding maritime areas.

MC-55A達IOC　建構空中電子戰能量

MC-55A Reaches IOC to Build Airborne Electronic Warfare Capability

除了MQ-4C之外，澳洲空軍3架MC-55A「遊隼」也已完成測評並達成IOC。MC-55A主要執行信號情報（SIGINT）與電子戰任務，可透過蒐集、分析及支援電子頻譜相關情報，強化澳洲空軍對周邊電磁環境的掌握能力。

In addition to the MQ-4C, three RAAF MC-55A Peregrine aircraft have completed evaluation and achieved IOC. The MC-55A is designed primarily for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare missions, using its ability to collect and analyse information associated with the electromagnetic spectrum to enhance Australia’s understanding of the surrounding electronic environment.

澳洲空軍預計於今年底接收最後1架MC-55A，後續將持續進行人員訓練、任務驗證及相關支援體系建置，逐步由初始作戰能力朝完整作戰能力發展。

The RAAF is expected to receive its final MC-55A aircraft by the end of this year. Further training, mission validation and support infrastructure development will then continue as Australia progresses from initial operational capability toward a more complete operational capability.

P-8A完成首批現代化升級　維持海上作戰效能

First P-8A Modernisation Upgrade Completed to Sustain Maritime Combat Capability

在有人航空兵力方面，澳洲空軍採購的14架P-8A反潛機已於今年5月全數完成交付。其中，首批2架最新改良型「增量3第2批次」（Increment 3 Block 2）P-8A已完成升級並返回澳洲，其餘12架則將在澳洲境內陸續進行現代化改裝。

On the manned-aircraft side, all 14 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft acquired by the RAAF had been delivered by May. The first two aircraft have now completed the latest Increment 3 Block 2 modernisation and returned to Australia, while the remaining 12 aircraft will undergo upgrades domestically.

相關升級將有助澳洲維持P-8A機隊的現代化程度，並確保與美國海軍同型機維持高度作業互通性。P-8A可執行海上情監偵、反潛及反艦等多項任務，與MQ-4C等無人平台搭配後，可形成有人與無人航空兵力相互支援的海上監偵架構。

The upgrades are intended to maintain the modernisation of Australia’s P-8A fleet while preserving a high degree of interoperability with the US Navy’s aircraft of the same type. The P-8A supports a range of missions including maritime ISR, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare. Combined with unmanned platforms such as the MQ-4C, the aircraft can contribute to a layered maritime surveillance architecture integrating manned and unmanned capabilities.

MQ-4C、MC-55A與P-8A逐步形成多元ISR體系

MQ-4C, MC-55A and P-8A Build a Multilayered ISR Network

MQ-4C與MC-55A達成IOC，代表澳洲已具備初步任務執行能力，後續將以接收全部機體、完成相關人員訓練及建立後勤支援能量為重點，逐步朝「全作戰能力」（FOC）邁進。

The achievement of IOC by the MQ-4C and MC-55A indicates that Australia now possesses an initial operational capability with both platforms. The next phase will focus on receiving the remaining aircraft, completing personnel training and establishing the necessary logistics and sustainment infrastructure as the RAAF works toward Full Operational Capability (FOC).

未來，澳洲空軍可望進一步整合MQ-4C、MC-55A及P-8A等空中平台，分別發揮高空長航時偵察、信號情報、電子戰及海上巡邏等能力，建構更具層次的空中情監偵體系，並提升澳洲在印太區域的海空態勢掌握與防衛能力。

The RAAF is expected to further integrate the MQ-4C, MC-55A and P-8A, combining high-altitude long-endurance surveillance, signals intelligence, electronic warfare and maritime patrol capabilities. Together, these platforms will contribute to a more layered airborne ISR architecture and strengthen Australia’s ability to maintain awareness of the regional air and maritime environment across the Indo-Pacific.