It was developed for the United States Navy as a derivative of the civilian Boeing 737 Next Generation airliner. The P-8 operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles.

The P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft conducting long-range anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare, intelligence,...

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft excelling at anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; Maritime Domain Awareness; and search and rescue.

Apr 23, 2021 · Designed to secure the U.S. Navy's future in long-range maritime patrol capability, the P-8A Poseidon has transformed how the Navy's maritime patrol and reconnaissance force will man,...

The U.S. Navy delivered the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to be modified with Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities to Boeing on March 27, enabling the fleet to be outfitted with the full...

Jun 4, 2023 · The P-8 is a multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, suited to anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare. Not only can it conduct ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) operations, but the jet can be used for search and rescue as well.

Mar 28, 2024 · The U.S. Navy delivered the first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to be modified with Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities to Boeing on March 27. Modifications expected to be complete in late 2025.

Aug 25, 2023 · The US Navy contracted Boeing to deliver five P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Germany in September 2021. The first one is expected to be delivered in 2024 and replace the P-3C Orion aircraft fleet in the Navy.

Aug 22, 2019 · Incorporating the results from these tests, the Navy used standard DoD-sponsored vulnerability analysis tools to determine the overall P-8A vulnerable area and probability of kill given a hit as well as the likelihood of crew casualties. In assessing P-8A susceptibility, the Navy completed hardware-in-the-loop simulation and flight testing of the

Jul 10, 2024 · The P-8 Poseidon entered service with the U.S. Navy to replace the aging P-3C Orion. Yet, rather than go through the gauntlet of the Defense acquisition process, the Navy repurposed a commercial airframe to produce a truly phenomenal multirole aircraft.