The P-8A also has a growing and sophisticated suite for electronic surveillance and signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems which enable the aircraft to widen its role beyond maritime patrol and ASW to strategic reconnaissance duties.

On this order Boeing will do the work in Seattle, and should be finished by October 2018. For more information contact Boeing Defense, Space & Security online at www.boeing.com/company/about-bds, or Naval Air Systems Command at www.navair.navy.mil.