Search & Rescue
Fixed-wing search and rescue across land and sea.
Rapid response across one of the world's largest SAR regions
Leidos delivers Australia’s Tier 1 search and rescue service for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, providing 24/7 coverage across a region spanning nearly one tenth of the Earth’s surface. Our specially modified Challenger jet fleet enables fast, long-range response with real-time mission coordination.
Tier 1 SAR provider
Delivering Australia’s national search and rescue service for AMSA.
24/7 coverage
Aircraft on standby across three operational bases.
Global scale
Operating across a SAR region covering nearly one tenth of the Earth’s surface.
Mission-ready aircraft
Challenger jets with extended range, endurance and advanced mission systems.
Real-time operations
Live connectivity enabling mission teams to respond as events unfold.
Advanced mission-ready aircraft
Specially modified Challenger aircraft designed for long-range search and rescue operations.
Mission Systems
• Mission management system
• Navigation system
• Communications suite
Sensors & Detection
• EO/IR turret
• Multi-mode radar
• Video anomaly detection
Connectivity
• High-bandwidth SATCOM
• Real-time communications
Search & Recovery
• Direction finder
• SAR stores inventory
Aircraft Capability
• High-vision observer window
• Inflight access door
Aircraft capability and performance
Mission-ready aircraft designed for speed, endurance and precision search.
Rapid response
High-speed transit comparable to commercial jet airliners.
Extended endurance
Up to eight hours on station for sustained operations.
Long-range coverage
Range of 3,000+ nautical miles enables response across Australia’s SAR region.
Advanced detection
ViDAR and sensor systems enhance detection of small targets at sea.
Visual observation
Large observer windows support direct visual search operations.
Aerial delivery
Air operable door enables delivery of life-saving equipment in-flight.
490 KTAS max speed
8 hours endurance
3,086 NM range
