Summary P-8 Poseidon is a key maritime patrol aircraft for US and allies Poseidon has advanced sensor systems for effective search & track missions Armed with Mark 54 torpedoes and Harpoon missiles, enhancing anti-ship and anti-submarine capabilities The Boeing P-8 Poseidon has become the go-to maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and is able to carry out many tasks for the US Navy (and allies). It was built to replace the aging P-3C Orion fleet (which was developed in the 1960s). Not only is the P-8 Poseidon used for maritime reconnaissance, but it is also a fighting machine carrying a range of anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons onboard.
The Poseidon is a valuable maritime patrol aircraft and is one of the first lines of defense against enemy submarines. The US and allies' maritime patrol aircraft of choice The Poseidon is now operated by (or ordered by) the US, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada, South Korea, and others. With so many allies operating the platform, its performance is further enhanced, enabling easier cooperation and intelligence sharing between the allies.
P-8 Poseidon operators: Number ordered: First deliveries: Australia: 12 2022 Canada: 14 planned 2026 Germany: 8 planned 2025 India: 12 before 2022 New Zealand: 4 2023 Norway: 5 2022 South Korea: 9 2024 United States: 139 2013 United Kingdom: 9 2020 Derived from a Boeing 737-800, the Poseidon is capable of a wide range of missions, including anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare. It h.