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Jun- 2022 -22 June
RAF Calls for More Sub-Hunter Aircraft as Russia Increases Presence: Report
Royal Air Force commanders are asking for additional P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft as Russia ramps up submarine patrols near the island nation’s maritime borders.
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Mar- 2022 -24 March
Boeing Begins Construction of New Zealand’s First P-8A Aircraft
Boeing has announced that it is building the first of four P-8A aircraft for the armed forces of New Zealand.
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24 March
US, Australia Conduct First-Ever Joint Air-to-Air Refueling
The US Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force conducted their first-ever air-to-air refueling using a P-8A Poseidon and a KC-30A aircraft.
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Feb- 2022 -16 February
Russian Planes Intercepted US Navy Aircraft Over Mediterranean: Pentagon
Three US Navy aircraft were intercepted by Russian planes in an "unprofessional" manner over the Mediterranean Sea last weekend, the Pentagon said.
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11 February
Boeing to Offer P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Canada
Boeing announced that it is offering its P-8A Poseidon to Canada, which is currently seeking a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
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Nov- 2021 -30 November
US Navy to Equip Poseidon With Lockheed Anti-Ship Missile
The US Navy plans to contract Boeing to integrate the long-range anti-ship missile onto earlier versions of the Poseidon.
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25 November
Boeing Australia Inks $60M Poseidon Maintenance Contract
Boeing Defence Australia has signed a $60 million P-8A Poseidon aircraft deeper maintenance contract with the Australian government.
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5 November
US Navy Awards Boeing Poseidon Aircraft Modification Contract
Boeing has been awarded a $13.54 million contract to provide support, engineering, and procurement services for the US Navy’s P8-A Poseidon.
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Apr- 2020 -14 April
US approves $63 million sale of Mk 54 torpedoes to India
The US has approved a possible $63 million sale of 16 Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes to India for use on its P-8I aircraft
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Oct- 2019 -31 October
UK Royal Air Force takes delivery of first Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft
The UK Royal Air Force took delivery of the first of nine Poseidon MRA1 maritime surveillance aircraft
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