The U.S. Navy's P-8A Poseidon Fleet Is Facing A Maintenance And Parts Shortage

A P-8A Poseidon aircraft. US Navy/Lt. j.g. Grade Matthew Skoglund

Business Insider: The US Navy's best sub-hunting aircraft is facing some nagging problems

* The Boeing-made P-8A Poseidon is one of the most advanced maritime-patrol aircraft in service.
* Its high-tech surveillance gear has made it a mainstay of the Navy's air fleet and drawn the interest of allied forces around the world.
* But some nagging problems are affecting the Navy's P-8As, according to a recent Pentagon report.

The P-8A Poseidon, introduced in 2013 to replace the P-3 Orion, has quickly become one of the most highly regarded maritime-patrol aircraft in service, fielded by the Navy and sought after by partner countries all over the world.

But the P-8A is dealing with some lingering issues that could affect the force as a whole, according to the fiscal year 2018 annual report produced by the Pentagon's Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.

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WNU Editor: Maintaining any fleet with the necessary parts and maintenance is always a problem if it is not addressed. This is a money/management/procurement problem.