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U.S. Clears Possible $1.8 Billion Sale of Up to Three P-8A Poseidons to Denmark

Congress now reviews the proposed sale as Denmark considers funding before negotiations proceed.

Overview

  • The request includes up to three P-8A aircraft plus sensors, secure communications, electronic warfare suites, anti‑spoofing navigation, training, spares, and sustainment.
  • Key payloads listed by DSCA include AN/APY-10 radar, MX-20HD EO/IR, AN/AAQ-24(V)N defensive equipment with NexGEN missile warning, ALQ-213 management, acoustic systems, and ARC‑210 radios.
  • The $1.8 billion amount is a ceiling estimate, with the eventual price and quantities to be set through negotiations and Danish budget authority.
  • DSCA says the sale would strengthen Danish maritime patrol and anti‑submarine capability, improve NATO interoperability, and not change the regional military balance.
  • Implementation planning calls for 11–14 U.S. government and contractor personnel in Denmark for up to two years to support fielding, training, and logistics.