USA - Boeing delivers maritime patrol aircraft to Germany and Canada
The US Navy has ordered a total of 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft from Boeing for around 3 billion euros; 14 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and three more for the German Navy. Following the initial order of five aircraft in June 2021, Germany is now procuring three more for the German Navy. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will replace the P-3 Orion fleet. Last year, Canada also announced that it would be procuring the Poseidon. Canada is thus replacing its current fleet of CP-140 Auroras. The first P-8A for Canada is expected to be delivered in 2026. The P-8A Poseidon...
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