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<p>Following the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 decision to acquire the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, detailed evaluation of possible options was undertaken, with the outcome of this process being approval to procure these aircraft through a Foreign Military Sale with the US Government. As a result, our relationship is with the US Government and not directly with Boeing, so there have not been any discussions with the company about the contract.</p><p>As you would expect, Ministry of Defence officials are in regular contact with their opposite numbers in the US Department of Defense about many aspects of the programme, including discussions regarding aircraft deliveries.</p><p>Separately, Boeing have publicly committed to building a new £100 million facility for the aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray. In addition, Boeing announced at last year's Farnborough Air Show that it intended to create around 2,000 new jobs in the UK.</p> |