Dec 30, 2019, 6:21 PM IST
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a military aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. It was originally developed for the United States Navy. The P8s Indian variant is referred to as P-8I. The aircraft plays a crucial role of being the eyes of the Indian Navy and carry out critical maritime operations. The aircraft has surpassed close to 25,000 flight-hours and gives India’s maritime warriors a significant edge in the strategically important Indian Ocean region.