Boeing has received a $3.4 billion U.S. Navy contract for the 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and an additional three P-8s for the German Navy, with Canada replacing its existing CP-140 Auroras.
Boeing has been awarded a substantial $3.4 billion U.S. Navy contract to initiate the production of 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and an additional three P-8s for the German Navy. This significant contract follows Canada’s decision in November 2023 to opt for the P-8A Poseidon as a replacement for its existing CP-140 Auroras. The initial delivery of the P-8A for Canada is anticipated in 2026. With the P-8 acquisition, Boeing’s economic commitments to Canada are expected to generate substantial benefits, including over 3,000 jobs for Canadian industry and value-chain partners annually. Additionally, the economic impact is projected to contribute at least $358 million to Canada’s gross domestic product over a 10-year period.
Canada’s Team Poseidon, a collaboration that includes CAE, GE Aviation Canada, IMP Aerospace & Defence, KF Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace Canada, Raytheon Canada, and StandardAero, is at the forefront of building capabilities and economic benefits. The team builds on the foundation of 81 Canadian suppliers to the P-8 platform and over 550 suppliers across all provinces, contributing significantly to Boeing’s annual economic benefit of approximately CAD $4 billion to Canada and supporting more than 14,000 Canadian jobs.
“We are proud to add Canada to the list of international P-8 partners as well as to Germany’s fleet of maritime patrol aircraft,” said Philip June, vice president and program manager for P-8A program, Boeing. “The Poseidon is a proven aircraft, with more than 600,000 flight hours, that will serve Canada and Germany well in today’s challenging security environment and for decades to come,” he further added.
Following the initial procurement of five P-8 aircraft in June 2021, Germany has expanded its fleet with an additional three aircraft, bringing the total to eight P-8s for the German Navy. The first delivery is scheduled for 2025, replacing the country’s existing fleet of P-3 Orions. Boeing has partnered with ESG Elektroniksystem-und Logistik-GmbH (ESG) and Lufthansa Technik in Germany to deliver systems integration, training, support, and sustainment work, ensuring the highest operational availability for fulfilling the German Navy’s missions.
“Our global customers require proven advanced capabilities to protect their countries — the P-8 provides that defense,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business Development, Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Global Services. “Together with our partners, we look forward to delivering this unmatched capability in addition to significant industrial benefits for Canada’s and Germany’s aerospace and defense industries,” he further added.
In 2023, Boeing and CAE entered teaming agreements to enhance collaboration in multi-mission platform training solutions for the P-8A Poseidon program in Canada, Germany, and Norway. These agreements leverage the complementary capabilities of both companies to deliver superior management, technical expertise, and cost-effective training solutions.
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With 200 P-8s currently in service or on contract across nine countries, including the United States, Australia, India, United Kingdom, Norway, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Germany, and Canada, Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon continues to be a critical asset for maritime patrol and surveillance missions globally.
Question- What is the purpose of the contract?
Answer-To manufacture 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and 3 additional for the German Navy.
Question- What are some of the economic benefits for Canada from this contract?
Answer- Over 3,000 jobs and $358 million contribution to GDP over 10 years.
Question- How many P-8A Poseidon aircraft has Germany previously purchased?
Answer- 5, with this contract bringing the total to 8.
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