Gilmore says P-8A not effective

The Pentagon’s chief weapons tester Michael Gilmore has criticized the ability of Boeing’s P-8A to hunt submarines or carry out maritime surveillance over a large area.

His report highlighted limitations of the aircraft’s radar against some targets. Details of the flaws are classified.

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