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Airborne Surveillance

Fixed-wing surveillance protecting Australia’s borders

We deliver fixed-wing border surveillance for the Australian Border Force.

Our operations cover Australia’s 8.2 million square kilometre exclusive economic zone - the world’s largest outsourced civil maritime surveillance program.

Leidos Australia Surveillance - Australian Border Force

Australia’s national objective for civil maritime security is to detect, deter, respond to and prevent illegal activity from occurring in Australia’s maritime jurisdiction. It is a complex and dynamic environment where aerial surveillance services are critical and required to be flexible.

Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government

We operate a fleet of highly modified surveillance aircraft, flying 15,000 hours across 2,500 missions each year - delivering all-weather, day-and-night coverage.

Advanced sensors and integrated satellite systems enable real-time communication with the Australian Border Force command centre.

Blue border depicts exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Blue dots depict Airborne surveillance crew bases.