Portugal Acquires Germany’s P-3 Orions

P-3

Portugal currently uses a fleet of five P-3Cs which were acquired from the Netherlands.

Credit: Portuguese Air Force
Lockheed Martin’s P-3 Orion maritime patroller looks set to have an extended operational life in Europe after Portugal purchased Germany’s fleet. Lisbon is to acquire all six of Germany’s P-3s, as well as spares, support equipment and simulators in a deal worth €45 million ($49 million), the...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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