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Australia inks agreement to participate in P-(A aircraft development

Canberra, Australia - 81.1-million-dollar contract

The Australian Department of Defense has signed a 81.1-million-dollar agreement to participate in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft manufactured by Boeing. "The P-8A is a fundamental element of Australia's future maritime patrol and response strategy in replacing the current AP-3C Orion fleet (which is constituted by 19 airplanes, Ed.), due for withdrawal around 2019. The Increment...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1146120
Rome, Italy, 10/05/2012 16:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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