Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Germany orders more P-8A Poseidons
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag released €1.1bn of additional funding for the procurement of three more P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the German Navy on November 16
The curious link between Roger Moore and a Norwegian Air Force squadron
In an era where squadron markings on aircraft are often toned down or not worn at all, a notable exception is the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s 333 Squadron. The unit flies the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, which on the tail have a large stick figure with a halo to highlight its nickname of ‘The Saints’
New Zealand declares Poseidon fleet operational as final aircraft arrives
The Royal New Zealand Air Force declared its newly acquired Boeing P-8A Poseidon fleet operational on July 1, just weeks before the air arm welcomed its fourth and final example of the US-built maritime patrol aircraft to RNZAF Base Ohakea, near Palmerston North in the Manawatu, on July 17
US green lights sale of P-8A Poseidons to Canada
US State Department approval has been granted for the possible Foreign Military Sale of 16 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), related equipment and training/logistical support services to Canada for an estimated cost of $5.9bn
Paris Air Show 2023 military photo gallery
A selection of some of the military highlights captured by Key Publishing’s team on the ground at this year’s Paris Air Show.
New Zealand receives third P-8A Poseidon
The Royal New Zealand Air Force welcomed the third of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to RNZAF Base Ohakea, near Palmerston North in the Manawatu, on May 19
Boeing P-8A: Which countries fly the Poseidon?
Boeing continues to seek customers for its P-8 multi-mission maritime aircraft. However, international sales have already accounted for 30% of the purchases. Tom Kaminski concludes his two-part look at the Poseidon
Boeing P-8A: The free world's most capable maritime patrol aircraft?
The Boeing P-8A has rapidly assumed the role as the free world’s most capable maritime patrol aircraft. In the first of two parts, Tom Kaminski details what has recently become the US Navy’s sole land-based anti-submarine aircraft
Canada eyes P-8A Poseidon as replacement for ageing Aurora fleet
Canada has announced that it intends to join its other four Five Eyes alliance partner nations in acquiring the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, with the type set to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s ageing Lockheed CP-140M Aurora fleet
RAF P-8A Poseidon works with Royal Navy warship in the Baltic Sea
A Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been conducting exercises with HMS Mersey, a Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel