Boeing and The Government of Canada have signed a Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the acquisition of up to 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant step in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. This decision positions Canada as the fifth NATO nation and the ninth defense partner, joining the FIVE EYES alliance, to select the P-8 as its multi-mission aircraft. The first delivery of these advanced maritime patrol aircraft is anticipated in 2026.
Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon is the sole proven, in-service, and in-production solution that fulfills all CMMA requirements, including range, speed, endurance, and payload capacity. Canada’s choice of the P-8 is expected to generate substantial economic benefits, creating nearly 3,000 jobs and contributing $358 million annually to Canada’s economic output, according to a 2023 independent study by Ottawa-based Doyletech Corporation.