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Integration and testing of Advanced Survivability Pod capabilities onto the P-8A aircraft for the Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) (The Boeing Co.)

Department of War · Navy · Contract Announcement

posted 11 August 2026 · awarded 11 August 2026 · runs to September 2029

$32,281,705 · order

Summary

The Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force are procuring integration and testing of an Advanced Survivability Pod onto their P-8A aircraft. The effort adds a specialized survivability capability to the maritime patrol platform, supporting both U.S. and allied operations.

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