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UK Announces $400M Flight Training Upgrades for Navy, Air Force

The UK Ministry of Defence has invested $402.4 million to strengthen the flight skills of the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force in modern warfare.

New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator

New Zealand’s Defence Force has started the construction of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft training simulator at Ōhakea base on the North Island.

Boeing Rolls Out First P-8A Poseidon for Germany

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has unveiled Germany’s first out of eight ordered P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) at its Seattle facility.

Boeing Secures $1.7B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Deal

Boeing has received a $1.7-billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft for the US Navy.

Airbus A321MPA Clinches France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Competition 

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has reportedly selected the Airbus A321MPA (maritime patrol aircraft) as the winner of the French Navy’s future maritime patrol aircraft program.

US Navy Chooses L3Harris for P-8A Fleet MRO

The US Navy has contracted L3Harris Technologies for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul support of its 135 aircraft P-8A Poseidon fleet.

AAR Wins Potential $1.2B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Fleet Upkeep Deal

AAR has received a $1.2-billion contract to perform maintenance for the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

Boeing Invests in British Columbia for Canadian Poseidon Aircraft Program

Boeing has made a $44.4 million investment in the British Columbian aerospace sector to support Ottawa’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft program.

BAE to Supply US Poseidon Planes With Electronic Warfare Pods

BAE Systems has received a $95-million contract to supply advanced electronic warfare pods for the US Navy's P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Boeing to Revamp Australian Poseidon Maritime Patrol Fleet

Australia has awarded Boeing a contract to modernize its air force’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Boeing Receives First US Navy P-8A Poseidon for Upgrades

The US Navy delivered its first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing last month for Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities modifications.

Boeing Wins $3.4B P-8A Poseidon Contract for Canada, Germany

Boeing has received a $3.4-billion contract to manufacture 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada and Germany.

UK to Equip Poseidon Maritime Aircraft With Enhanced Sting Ray Torpedo

The UK has selected the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the next ordnance for the Royal Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Canada Moves Forward With $7.7B Boeing Spy Plane Acquisition

Canada will buy up to 16 spy planes from Boeing to replace its aging fleet of CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft.

Australia to Buy Additional MQ-4C Drone, Upgrade P-8A Poseidons

The Australian government is boosting its maritime surveillance capabilities with the procurement of an additional MQ-4C Triton drone and the upgrade of its current P-8A Poseidon fleet.

Boeing Secures $146M Contract to Upgrade US P-8A Poseidon Trainers

Boeing has clinched a $146-million contract to upgrade the P-8A Poseidon aircraft trainer operated by the US Navy and Air Force.

Boeing Delivers Final Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to New Zealand

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth and final P-8A Poseidon from Boeing as part of a contract signed in 2018.

US P-8A Poseidon Transits Taiwan Strait

A United States P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance plane flew through the Taiwan Strait, the US Navy said, as China continued joint air and naval exercises around the island.

US OKs Potential $5.9B P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Sale to Canada

The US State Department has cleared the Canadian government to purchase P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for $5.9 billion.

Norway to Retire P-3 Orion Fleet After 54 Years

The Royal Norwegian Air Force will retire its P-3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft fleet, in service for more than five decades, on June 30.

Boeing, ST Engineering to Jointly Explore P-8A Poseidon Sustainment Projects

Boeing and ST Engineering have agreed to jointly explore sustainment projects supporting the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

Boeing, CAE to Expand Poseidon Aircraft Training for Canada, Germany, Norway

Boeing and aerospace simulation provider CAE have signed an agreement to expand P-8 Poseidon training in Canada, Germany, and Norway.

New Zealand Receives Second Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Royal New Zealand Air Force received its second P-8A Poseidon maritime and patrol aircraft at Base Ohakea in Manawatu.

Canada Mulls $6B P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Acquisition From Boeing

The Canadian government is considering purchasing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing under a $6-billion deal.