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Database update from UK SDSR - 11/25/2015 12:20:32 PM

LordFlashheart

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Quick search and couldn't spot any reference to this weeks big defence news from UK that RAF is to acquire 9 x P-8 Poseidon subhunter aircraft.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/sdsr-provides-surge-for-uk-airborne-capabilities-419392/

No detail yet on loadout (US torpedos or Spearfish?) or whether it will have MAD boom (like Indian P-8Is) or not (like USN Poseidons).

Full 9 in service by 2025 with initial 3 to be in service by 2020.

There's also a interesting trial with a solar-powered HALE UAV called Zephyr - able to stay aloft for 3 months. (think a very very lightweight Global Hawk-type capability) and UK will also get 'Protector' UAVs (essentially Reaper/Predator Bs with extra fuel tanks (doubles endurance) and NATO certification).