Artist's rendering of Boeing's P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for Canada. [Courtesy: Boeing]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing was awarded a $3.4 billion contract by the U.S. Navy for the production of 17 P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
These aircraft are designated for Germany and Canada, with 14 P-8s going to the Royal Canadian Air Force and three to the German Navy.
The 737-based P-8A Poseidon is a multi-mission aircraft used for submarine hunting, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2025 for Germany and 2026 for Canada.
Germany and Canada are cleared to expand their maritime surveillance fleets after the U.S. Navy awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $3.4 billion contract for the production of 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, the manufacturer announced.
