Boeing has been awarded a substantial $3.4 billion U.S. Navy contract to initiate the production of 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force and an additional three P-8s for the German Navy. This significant contract follows Canada’s decision in November 2023 to opt for the P-8A Poseidon as a replacement for its existing CP-140 Auroras.
The initial delivery of the P-8A for Canada is anticipated in 2026. With the P-8 acquisition, Boeing’s economic commitments to Canada are expected to generate substantial benefits, including over 3,000 jobs for Canadian industry and value-chain partners annually. Additionally, the economic impact is projected to contribute at least $358 million to Canada’s gross domestic product over a 10-year period.