Boeing Maritime Patrol Jets To Enhance NATO Ally's Security Capabilities
The United States has approved the sale of up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Denmark, in a deal worth $1.8 billion. The sale includes multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft with indirect fire protection capability and related equipment. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale will support Denmark’s national and territorial defense as well as interoperability with US and NATO forces. The implementation of the sale would require government and contractor representatives to travel to Denmark for up to two years. The sale was announced by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, as reported by AeroTime.