The P-8A Poseidon aircraft are critical for missions including maritime patrol, long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. L3Harris will also support the aircraft through foreign military sales.
“We’re keeping the Navy’s fleet mission-ready with this first P-8A delivery,” said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance at L3Harris. “Our proven expertise in aircraft maintenance enables us to enhance performance and extend fleet longevity.”
The company expects up to nine aircraft inductions during the first year of the contract. At present, seven aircraft are undergoing overhaul, with all deliveries scheduled for completion within the year.
Work on the P-8A fleet began in 2024 at L3Harris’ aircraft modification facility in Waco, Texas. The programme is set to continue through to September 2029.
