German MoD Ends P-3C Orion MPA Modernization Program – Seeking Alternative
The German Federal Ministry of Defence (MoD) will end the modernization of the P-3C ORION maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) ahead of schedule.
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U.S. Navy Final P-3C Orion MPA Squadron Completes Transition to P-8A Poseidon
The final active-duty US Navy airborne patrol squadron, VP-40 "Fighting Marlins", has completed its transition from the Lockheed P-3C Orion to the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
NAVAIR progressing towards LRASM integration on P-8A MPA
The US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award Lockheed Martin a new order for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) testing assets to achieve P-8 Poseidon MPA program requirements, according to a contract opportunity published on April 20.
French Navy Receives Third Upgraded ATL2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The third Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) upgraded by Dassault Aviation, Thales and Naval Group was delivered by DGA to the French Navy (Marine Nationale) at the Lann-Bihoué naval air base.
Boeing Receives P-8A Poseidon Contract for U.S. Navy, ROK Navy & RNZAF
The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) and four aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
2nd Poseidon MRA Mk1 MPA Touched Down in the UK
"City of Elgin", the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) second submarine-hunting Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), has touched down in the UK on March 13, 2020. The first aircraft "Pride of Moray" reached the UK for the first time in February.
JMSDF P-1 MPA Testing Next Generation Anti-Ship Missile
Photos taken on February 10, 2020 show a P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) flying with four new air-to-ship missiles (ASM) which are currently under development.
12th and Final P-8A Poseidon MPA Arrived in Australia
The 12th and final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) on order for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) arrived in Australia on December 12, 2019.
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.