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<p>The P-8 Poseidon has been acquired by the USA, India and Australia. Norway also
plans to buy the aircraft.</p><p>The number of Allies operating (or potentially operating)
the P-8A in the future offers the opportunity for refined interoperability in both
exercise and operational scenarios.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence and the RAF conduct
regular discussions with key allies, including the USA, on interoperability. For the
P-8A Poseidon programme this includes the Seedcorn Initiative which has enabled the
RAF to sustain the skills required to operate fixed-wing Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
We are also a key contributor to International Maritime exercises, including the Joint
Warrior series of exercises which are hosted by the United Kingdom.</p>
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