Russian maritime patrol aircraft were monitored by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during another surveillance and rapid response mission around the archipelago.
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New Zealand will deploy P-8A to monitor illicit maritime activities linked to North Korea
Air mission will take place between late March and mid-April and marks the country’s ninth surveillance operation against illegal transfers between vessels at sea.
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Argentine Navy to receive new Leonardo AW109M helicopters
Argentina has taken another step in the modernization of its naval aviation by making the first payment for the purchase of new Leonardo AW109M helicopters, which will be assigned to the Argentine Navy.
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Singapore Air Force to receive three G550-MSA for maritime patrol missions
Singapore has announced the acquisition of three Gulfstream G550-MSA maritime patrol aircraft as part of its defense budget estimated at $18.4 billion for 2026, in a move aimed at expanding maritime domain awareness and early warning capabilities in the strategic environment surrounding the city-state.
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Saudi Arabia orders four C-27J MPA with full maritime armament
Leonardo will supply four C-27J Spartan aircraft in the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration to Saudi Arabia.
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Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercept Russian Tu-142 aircraft over the Norwegian Sea
Two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission took off from Evenes Air Base on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to identify a Russian aircraft flying near the coast of Norway.
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U.S. approves sale of up to 3 P-8A Poseidons to strengthen Denmark’s maritime defense
The United States has authorized a potential sale worth up to $1.8 billion for Denmark to acquire up to three P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, manufactured by Boeing.
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Ukrainian drone hits Russian Navy Il-38N at Yeysk airfield, SBU claims
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it struck an Il-38N anti-submarine naval aircraft in a drone attack at the Yeysk airfield in southern Russia.
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Protector drones will be able to operate alongside P-8 Poseidon in UK maritime surveillance
The United Kingdom is studying the integration of remotely piloted aircraft Protector, recently incorporated into the RAF, with the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol fleet.
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Ireland Completes the Largest Military Purchase in Its History with Airbus C295 Aircraft
Delivery of the third C295 completes a €300 million program and marks a historic milestone in the modernization of the Armed Forces
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Germany receives first P-8A Poseidon to strengthen maritime surveillance and NATO support
Germany has received its first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, manufactured by Boeing, during a ceremony held in Seattle, United States.
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Royal Netherlands Navy Incorporates New Alunaut Boats and Replaces RHIB 700
After around 500 hours of successful testing, the Royal Netherlands Navy has officially put the new Alunaut boats into service. These vessels replace the aging Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) 700, which had become outdated.
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