Boeing to offer P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Canada

Boeing announced on Thursday that it is offering its P-8A Poseidon to Canada, which is currently seeking a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force.

As a candidate for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project, the P-8A Poseidon would replace Canada’s fleet of CP-140 Auroras, strengthening the country’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

According to the company, the P-8A Poseidon has already demonstrated its capabilities as a multi-mission aircraft and complete solution for Canada’s CMMA requirements.

Boeing International Business Development director Tim Flood claims that its range, speed, and endurance are ideal for monitoring the nation’s maritime territories.