Boeing completes upgrade of RNZAF P-3K2 Orion MPAs
Delivered under a US$22 million contract to enhance the nation’s airborne anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability, ...
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UK & Norway Reinforce Commitment for Joint ASW Ops in North Atlantic
The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment for joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth in North-East Scotland today.
First Poseidon MRA Mk1 for United Kingdom takes flight
The first of nine maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) on order for the Royal Air Force has taken to the skies. The flight of the Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A) was completed successfully at the hands of Boeing test pilots.
Hellenic Navy: Delivery of the first interim solution upgraded P-3B MPA
The Hellenic Navy has officially received the first interim solution upgraded Lockheed Martin P-3B Orion aircraft. The official ceremony took place at the Hellenic Aerospace Industry, near Athens.
New Details on China’s KQ-200 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
A recent video report by CCTV sheds some new light on the KQ-200 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy).
RAF Poseidon MRA Mk.1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to First Deploy in the Arctic
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the new fleet of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft will take to the skies over the Arctic next year.
Boeing Receives $2.4 Billion P-8A Poseidon Contract From U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
UK P-8A Poseidon Crews Started Training in Florida
Royal Air Force personnel from Number 120 Squadron and Poseidon Line Squadron have started training on the P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. The RAF designation of the aircraft will be Poseidon MRA Mk1.