Canada Chooses Boeing's P-8 Poseidon Over Bombardier for Surveillance Aircraft

Canada has officially chosen the Boeing P-8 Poseidon as its next maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), awarding Boeing a sole-source deal valued at around $5.9 billion for 14 P-8s. The decision marks a turnaround for Boeing, which had been criticized as an untrustworthy partner in 2017. The P-8 will replace the CP-140 Aurora in the Royal Canadian Air Force and is expected to be delivered starting in 2026. The P-8 offers improved performance, multi-mission capabilities, and strategic advantages as all Five Eyes allies will operate the aircraft. The decision also aligns with Canada's strategic responsibilities in the Arctic and increasing militarization in the region.