John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Forshaw for that supplementary question. The Joint Strike Fighter is a true fifth-generation multirole fighter. Its combination of stealth, advance sensors, networking and data fusion capabilities when integrated into the networked Australian Defence Force will ensure Australia maintains its strategic capability advantage out to 2030. It will also enable Australia to effectively contribute to regional security and enhance opportunities for interoperability and commonality to support future coalition operations. The capability of the JSF will be significantly enhanced with the associated acquisitions of the multirole tanker transport aircraft and Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.