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U.S. Clears Potential $1.8 Billion Sale of P-8A Patrol Aircraft to Denmark

The notification opens congressional review, with final terms dependent on Danish funding decisions.

Overview

  • The proposed Foreign Military Sale covers up to three P-8A Poseidon aircraft with an extensive package of sensors, communications gear, electronic warfare systems, mission software, and sustainment support.
  • The Defense Security Cooperation Agency listed an estimated $1.8 billion ceiling for the package, with price, configuration, and quantities to be finalized in later negotiations.
  • Boeing is named as the principal contractor, and the U.S. government reports no known offset agreement at this time.
  • DSCA stated the sale would strengthen Denmark’s maritime patrol and anti-submarine capabilities and improve interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces.
  • No delivery timeline was provided in the notification, and the sale remains a proposal pending congressional review and completion of the FMS process.