maritime patrol aircraft

New Zealand Begins Construction of Poseidon Aircraft Training Simulator

New Zealand’s Defence Force has started the construction of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft training simulator at Ōhakea base on the North Island.

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Singapore Eyes More Sea, Air, Land Military Assets Amid ‘Turbulent Times’

The Singapore Armed Forces plans to procure two new submarines and introduce a counter-drone military vehicle, maritime patrol aircraft, and other defense assets.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers 18th Combat King II Airframe to US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard has received the 18th airframe to be modified into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from Lockheed Martin as part of the service’s airborne long-range surveillance fleet modernization program.

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Huge Potential for Saudi Arabia to Buy MQ-9B Drones: General Atomics Exec

Saudi Arabia has reportedly expressed interest in purchasing General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Boeing Rolls Out First P-8A Poseidon for Germany

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has unveiled Germany’s first out of eight ordered P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) at its Seattle facility.

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Airbus to Conduct Study on France’s Future ‘Flying Frigate’

France has contracted Airbus Defence and Space to conduct a risk-assessment study of the A321 MPA, the country's future maritime patrol aircraft.

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French Navy Albatros Maritime Patrol Aircraft Conducts Maiden Flight

The French Navy has performed the initial flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.

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French Patrol Aircraft Threatened by Russian Military: Minister

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable."

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Boeing Secures $1.7B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Deal

Boeing has received a $1.7-billion contract to produce and modify P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft for the US Navy.

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Italian Coast Guard Purchases ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft From Leonardo

Leonardo has received a contract to deliver a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft based on the ATR 42-600 commercial system for the Italian Coast Guard.

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