On March 23, 2007, it was announced that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) chose the A109 Power, offered by AgustaWestland and Linfox. Three A109 helicopters will be dedicated to operational conversion training for air crew transitioning from the AS.350 Squirrel to the heavier Seaking, Seahawk and Seasprite aircraft. The aircraft will also be used for training pilots to perform shipborne operations.

The helicopters will be leased by Raytheon Australia to the Royal Australian Navy who will use the aircraft at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, New South Wales, under a four-year contract.