Currently replacing the P-3 Orion in US Navy service, the P-8A Poseidon is a long-range multi-mission maritime aircraft that in particular performs the anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare roles. It is based on the commercial Boeing 737-800 airframe, and Boeing leads the industry team that has developed the aircraft. The US Navy has already carried out its initial deployment of the P-8A, while the P-8I derivative is entering service with the Indian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force is another customer. US Navy and Indian Poseidons have recently been engaged in the hunt for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.
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