Third MC-55A Peregrine ISREW Arrived in AUstralia

15 Juni 2026

Arrival of the third MC-55A Peregrine (photos: Aus DoD)

The third Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine lands for the first time at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.


The MC-55A Peregrine is a first-of-type, airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) aircraft for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 


The first MC-55A arrived in Australia in January 2026. Modelled on the Gulfstream G550 airframe and extensively modified by L3Harris Technologies, the MC-55A is a long-range, persistent ISREW platform able to deliver multi-intelligence effects. 


The MC-55A Peregrine will be operated by RAAF’s Number 10 Squadron and will be based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. 


Government approved the purchase of four MC-55A aircraft at an allocated cost of $2.399 billion.



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