Norway to become fifth P-8A operator

Norway will become the fifth nation to operate the Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft after U.S. government cleared the deal on Dec. 20. U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of five P-8A aircraft and associated support estimated at $1.75 billion to the country. The five P-8A Poseidon will be delivered from 2021 to 2022, and will replace the six ageing P-3 Orions