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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Sea tensions, piracy in Asia boon for aircraft producers

P-8A PoseidonSimmering territorial tensions over Asian seas and the rise of piracy are fuelling demand for naval patrol planes, now one of the fastest growing segments in the aeronautic military plane sector.

Packed with electronic equipment, these planes are capable of patrolling the seas, monitoring fishing zones, as well as running recognizance in pirate-infested maritime corridors.

“Maritime patrol is the buzzword right now in defense aviation circles,” IHS Jane consultant Gareth Jennings said. “It is the capability most showcased at trade shows today.”

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