L3Harris Delivers First P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to U.S. Navy

The Poseidon is one of eight aircrafts being overhauled for Naval Air Command this year.

The U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon Aircraft.
The U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon Aircraft.
L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first overhauled P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) – a milestone that supports the U.S. Navy’s readiness goals.

L3Harris is performing program depot maintenance along with repair and overhaul for NAVAIR’s fleet of 139 aircraft. NAVAIR aircrafts perform missions that include maritime patrol, long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. L3Harris will also support foreign military sales of P-8A aircraft.

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Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance of L3Harris said, “We’re keeping the Navy’s fleet mission-ready with this first P-8A delivery. Our proven expertise in aircraft maintenance enables us to enhance performance and extend fleet longevity.”

L3Harris anticipates up to nine aircraft inductions during the first contract year. The company is currently overhauling seven aircraft, with all on track for delivery this year. Work on the Navy’s P-8A fleet began in 2024 at L3Harris’ aircraft modification facility in Waco and continues through September 2029.

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