Boeing delivers the first P-8A Poseidon to New Zealand

New Zealand today took delivery of its first four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation.

“The delivery of the P-8A will enable New Zealand to maintain a patrol and response capability that will protect and support law enforcement in our exclusive economic zone and the Southern Ocean,” said Minister Sarah Minson. Defense of New Zealand.

This achievement comes four years after the New Zealand government reached an agreement with the US Navy for the P-8A.

“New Zealand joins eight other global customers, including neighboring Australia, who have selected or are already operating the P-8 and are benefiting greatly from its maritime surveillance and long-range warfare capabilities,” adds Philip John, vice president and program manager for the P-8.

The remaining three New Zealand P-8s are all in advanced production and will be delivered in 2023. These aircraft will replace New Zealand’s existing fleet of six P-3K2 Orion aircraft and will be based at the new RAF Ohakia. zealand.

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