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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Australia pushes for Harpoon integration on P-8As

P-8A PoseidonNegotiations have commenced between Boeing and the US Department of Defense to secure integration of the AGM-84 Harpoon Block 1G anti-ship missile with the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, on behalf of the type’s Australian customer.

Canberra announced in February it had approved the acquisition of eight P-8As for the Royal Australian Air Force, plus four options.

Australia has maintained a co-operative programme with the US Navy on the development of the P-8A since 2007.

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