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Germany requests five P-8As

15th March 2021 - 09:19 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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FMS of five P-8As to Germany has been approved by the US State Department.

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.77 billion FMS of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and related equipment to Germany.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 12 March delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the deal.

‘The proposed sale will improve Germany’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing critical capabilities to coalition maritime operations,’ the DSCA noted.

Germany is requesting five Poseidon aircraft plus nine Multifunctional Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems 5, as well as commercial engines; EO and IR sensors; radar; electronic support measures; missile warning sensors; navigation systems (including GPS and inertial navigation); spare parts; training; software support; and engineering and logistics technical assistance.

German MPA capabilities are currently provided by a fleet of eight Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions but these are expected to be taken out of service in 2024.

A five-year upgrade programme for these aircraft was scheduled for completion in 2022, but work was suspended in June 2020 due to increasing cost and technical problems causing extended delays. Modernisation of only two P-3Cs will be completed, according to Shephard Defence Insight. 

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