P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 334
- Short name
- P-8A
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,318
- Contract obligations
- $43,807,460,935 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $4,679,780,279 |
| FY2025 | $1,823,926,567 |
| FY2024 | $1,970,015,001 |
| FY2023 | $633,082,218 |
| FY2022 | $589,031,561 |
| FY2021 | $2,635,487,049 |
| FY2020 | $2,790,636,103 |
| FY2019 | $3,882,372,007 |
| FY2018 | $2,756,567,448 |
| FY2017 | $2,821,282,548 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $34,222,316,294 | |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $3,133,814,399 | |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $2,183,167,752 | |
| 4 | The Boeing Company | $865,371,739 | |
| 5 | Raytheon Company | $699,836,842 | |
| 6 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $269,337,464 | |
| 7 | Sierra Nevada Company, LLC | $266,925,893 | |
| 8 | CFM International Inc. | $264,674,791 | |
| 9 | AAR Government Services, Inc. | $249,232,170 | |
| 10 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $187,187,258 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft is a major defense acquisition program managed by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). This program provides long-range maritime patrol aircraft capable of conducting anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The P-8A aircraft serves as a critical platform for the U.S. Navy's maritime domain awareness capabilities and is also procured by several international military partners through foreign military sales.
Contract awards associated with this program typically range from small purchase orders of $13,000-$250,000 for specialized equipment and components to large delivery orders exceeding $100 million for aircraft production, maintenance, and systems integration. The Boeing Company serves as a primary contractor, providing aircraft, software corrections, and sustainment services, while other significant prime contractors include AAR Government Services Inc. (depot maintenance), Sierra Nevada Corporation (sensor development), Argon ST Inc. (mission systems), and Standard Aero Inc. (engine maintenance). Notable subcontractors include CFM International (engines), Honeywell International (auxiliary power units), and various suppliers of specialized components and support equipment. Contracts are predominantly awarded without set-aside designations, with primary places of performance including Seattle, Washington; Jacksonville, Florida; and Wood Dale, Illinois. The majority of funding flows through NAVAIR, with contract periods typically ranging from 12 months for maintenance services to 48 months for major systems integration efforts.
Quick answers
What is P-8A?
P-8A Poseidon Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has P-8A obligated on contracts?
1,318 contract awards are coded to P-8A, and their actions have obligated $43,807,460,935 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on P-8A?
The contractors obligated the most on P-8A contracts are The Boeing Company ($40,404,670,183 across 4 registrations), Raytheon Company ($699,836,842) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($269,337,464).
How much did P-8A obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to P-8A obligated $1,823,926,567 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for P-8A?
The latest contract award coded to P-8A is N0001926P1003, awarded to Crystal Group, Inc. on June 23, 2026.
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