The Navy will receive a simulator for the P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance and submarine fighter aircraft, the purchase of which will be financed by the Bundeswehr special fund. On May 25, 2023, the President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) signed a corresponding contract. The simulator, also known as the "Weapon System Trainer", will be procured through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, whereby the US government, represented by the US Navy, is authorized to enter into a contract with Boeing to to procure the simulator for Germany.
The simulator enables the entire aircraft crew to practice various operational strategies and to carry out their basic and advanced training. This enhances naval aviator skills in maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare without the need for expensive flight hours. In addition to the simulator, the procurement also includes other training materials, the necessary software and supporting services.
The simulator is expected to be available to Naval Aviation Squadron 3 "Graf Zeppelin" in Nordholz in 2027. The procurement is worth around 180 million euros.
Editorial / ck
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