Boeing gets contract to build P-8As for RoKN and RNZAF

Boeing announced on Mar. 30 that it has given a $1.5 billion production contract for 18 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.

Boeing P-8A Poseidon of VP-4 flies past Moutn Baker on 22 May 2017
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan S. Sua / Public domain


Six of these jets are for the Republic of Korea Navy and four aircraft for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force is expected to begin receiving aircraft in 2022 and the Republic of Korea Navy is expected to begin receiving aircraft in 2023, the press release said.

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