Navy Takes Delivery Of Modernized P-3 Patrol Aircraft

The Greek navy has taken delivery of its first P-3B Orion maritime patrol aircraft to complete its mid-life upgrade, reports Lockheed Martin.

The aircraft delivered on May 17 was part of a 2015 government-to-government agreement with the U.S. for the reactivation of a single Greek navy P-3B and the modernization of four active P-3Bs, the company said.

The mid-life update kits extend the service life of the planes by 15,000 flight hours. The contract also covers phased depot...