The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) plans to purchase an additional C-17A Globemaster III heavy-lift transport aircraft from the US, Minister for Defence Stephen Smith has said.
Australia has already issued a letter of request to the US regarding the potential purchase through the US foreign military sales programme.
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The present RAAF C-17A fleet comprises four aircraft, received between 2006 and 2008, which are providing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with global airlift capability.
In addition, the RAAF C-17A fleet has supported Australian and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
“Acquisition of an additional C-17 would almost certainly obviate any need for the acquisition of two additional C-130J-30 aircraft,” Smith added.
Following receipt of cost and availability information from the US, Australia will make a decision about the proposed purchase.
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