The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A fired the ATM-84J Harpoon missile for the first time at the Pacific Missile Range Facility off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Pacific Rim (RIMPAC) 18.

The Harpoon was released within the Pacific Missile Range Facility and successfully struck its target, the former USS Racine, a decommissioned US Naval ship. With this success, Harpoon integrated P-8A reaches full operational capability.

The Australian Defence Force is participating with Royal Australian Navy HMA Ships Adelaide, Success, Melbourne, Toowoomba and Rankin; Australian Army’s 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment; and the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon.