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UK MoD Awards Boeing P-8 Support And Training Contract

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 8th, 2021

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UK MoD Awards Boeing P-8 Support And Training Contract

The P-8 Poseidon crew and VIPs stand in front of the new RAF P-8A Poseidon. Photo: Royal Air Force

Boeing [BA] on Thursday said its defense business in the United Kingdom received a five-year, $321.6 million contract from the Ministry of Defence to provide the Royal Air Force with support for its fleet of P-8 Poseidon aircraft and aircrew training. The RAF is purchasing nine Boeing P-8s, five of which have been delivered with four scheduled for later this year. The aircraft are used for maritime surveillance, anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare. “Our new Poseidon fleet continues to grow from…

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