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Australia's Special Forces Training in the Air Drop of Zodiac Milpro RHIB

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Naval Forces News - Australia
 
 
 
Australia's Special Forces Training in the Air Drop of Zodiac Milpro RHIB
 
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) released pictures showing Special Forces training in the air drop of Zodiac Milpro RHIBs. RAAF C-130J Hercules is undergoing a series of capability upgrades and role expansions as it continues to serve the Australian Defence Force as a medium tactical airlifter. This has included increases to its communications and situational awareness systems, aircraft self-protection suite, and increased airdrop capability.

Several of these developments are being conducted under the auspice of Air Force's Plan Jericho, and are intended to make the Hercules even more effective at operating in a modern battlespace. Commencing its RAAF service in 1999 with No. 37 Squadron, the C-130J is the latest variant of the Hercules transport to serve Air Force since the introduction of the C-130A in 1958.
     
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) released pictures showing Special Forces training in the air drop of Zodiac Milpro RHIBs. RAAF C-130J Hercules is undergoing a series of capability upgrades and role expansions as it continues to serve the Australian Defence Force as a medium tactical airlifter. This has included increases to its communications and situational awareness systems, aircraft self-protection suite, and increased airdrop capability. Members of No. 25 Squadron Air Movements Section at RAAF Base Pearce load Zodiac Marine Craft in to the back of a C-130J Hercules. Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
     
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) released pictures showing Special Forces training in the air drop of Zodiac Milpro RHIBs. RAAF C-130J Hercules is undergoing a series of capability upgrades and role expansions as it continues to serve the Australian Defence Force as a medium tactical airlifter. This has included increases to its communications and situational awareness systems, aircraft self-protection suite, and increased airdrop capability. Personnel from Special Operations Command prepare to jump from a C-130J Hercules. Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
     
Personnel from Special Operations Command prepare to jump from a C-130J Hercules, as a Zodiac Marine Craft exits the aircraft's cargo bay. Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
     
Personnel from Special Operations Command parachute from a C-130J Hercules.
Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
     
An Air Droppable Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat falls away from the ramp of an Air Force C-130J. Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
     
Special Forces personnel jumping from an Air Force C-130J Hercules during a training exercise. Picture: CPL David Gibbs © Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence