RAF's submarine-hunter fleet nearly complete with eighth P-8A Poseidon arrival
The Royal Air Force's eighth P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth.
It means the fleet is nearly complete - the latest arrival is the eighth out of nine due to arrive at the Scottish base.
Specialising in anti-submarine warfare, the P-8A is the RAF's multi-role maritime patrol aircraft and can be used to identify and track enemy submarines around UK waters.
Welcome to our 8th P-8A Poseidon
— RAF ISTAR (@RAF_ISTAR) November 18, 2021
We are excited that our 8th and penultimate P-8A Poseidon has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth. Congratulations to all involved. @RAFLossiemouth#NextGenRAFpic.twitter.com/zHBMYDwlI9
The aircraft can also carry out search and rescue missions when deployed from their base in Moray.
The RAF's eventual nine Poseidon aircraft will cost £3bn in total and are expected to be in the UK by the end of 2021.