Includes Robust Industry Plan for Long-Term Economic Growth
Boeing announced its intent on 10 February to offer the P-8A Poseidon for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project, which will replace RCAF CP-140 Aurora aircraft and enhance the service’s ASW and ISR capabilities.
Over 140 P-8s in service have executed more than 400,000 mishap free flight-hours around the globe. Operators include the US Navy, Britain’s RAF, the RAAF, RNZAF, Indian Navy, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Republic of Korea Navy and German Navy.
“The P-8A Poseidon has demonstrated that it is the world’s most capable multi-mission aircraft currently in production and offers a complete solution for Canada’s CMMA requirements,” said Tim Flood, International Business Development director, Europe and Americas. “The range, speed, and endurance of the P-8 makes it the perfect platform to monitor Canada’s northern and maritime approaches and the P-8 will ensure allied interoperability to meet Canada’s security commitments. Coupled with a robust industrial partnership plan, Boeing’s offer will build on its successful record of contributing to Canada’s economic growth throughout the life of the CMMA program.”
The P-8A’s multi-mission capability has delivered mission success in ASW, ISR, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and SAR missions. These multi-mission capabilities are enhanced through secure, interoperable, net-ready systems that will provide Canada with the ability to engage/control and to fully integrate with other ASW and ISR assets.
In addition, the P-8 shares extensive commonality with Boeing’s 737NG, which has support infrastructure around the globe. Commonality in spares and training for aircrews and maintainers reduces costs substantially and enables military operators to leverage support throughout the world. This proven aircraft and support infrastructure is the basis for delivering a rapid, low risk, low cost capability for Canada.
