The eight-year agreement includes two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters, recruitment of new staff and expanded maritime security support in the Torres Strait.

Rescue teams across the Torres Strait, Rockhampton and Victoria’s air ambulance fleet have benefited from helmets that improved comfort, protection and communication.

Two new critical incident helicopters that will conduct lifesaving aeromedical evacuations will be operational across Australia's Torres Strait within a matter of months.