The Australian Government has requested a possible sale of two RQ-7B SHADOW 200 UAS, communication equipment to include four Ground Control Stations, support equipment, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, US government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
According to a statement from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the proposed sale of the RQ-7B SHADOW 200 systems will improve Australia's capability to support ongoing ground operations in Afghanistan.
Australia will also use the enhanced capability in future contingency operations encompassing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and stability operations in the Asia-Pacific region.