

A quick one today. The DND has provided a new update on the ongoing construction of the first CP-8A. They provided both the following images and quote. It is expected to be delivered next year.
“Our future CP8A Poseidon fleet is taking shape.
Today, the first Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft reached its first production milestone: joining the fuselage with major sections and forming its core body.”



So we flew a bunch of people out to Washington state for a photo op to celebrate some pieces being joined together? To what end?