Germany backs 1.4 bln euro purchase of Boeing maritime patrol aircraft - source

  • 6/23/2021
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BERLIN, June 23 (Reuters) - The German parliament"s budget committee on Wednesday approved the 1.4 billion euro purchase of five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, a parliamentary source said. The planes are designed for submarine hunting and conducting long-distance maritime reconnaissance. They will replace Germany"s ageing fleet of Lockheed (LMT.N) P-3C Orion aircraft.

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