The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.5 billion contract for production of 19 P-8A aircraft. The buy includes 10 aircraft for the U.S. Navy, four for the United Kingdom, and all five jets under contract for Norway. The United Kingdom will receive its first aircraft in 2019, and deliveries to Norway will begin in 2021.
The value of the contract is broken down as follows: $1.3 billion for the U.S. Navy, $695 million for Norway, and $506.9 million for the U.K.
Shaun's deep-rooted interest in military equipment continues in his role as a senior defense analyst with a focus on the United States. He played an integral role in the development of Forecast International's U.S. Defense Budget Forecast, an interactive online product that tracks Pentagon acquisition programs throughout the congressional budget process. As editor of International Military Markets – North America, Shaun has cultivated a deep understanding of the vast defense markets in the United States and Canada. He is a regular contributor to Forecast International's Defense & Security Monitor blog and has co-authored white papers on global defense spending and various military programs.
