Patrol squadron 16, or VP16, completed its first deployment July 16th, marking the first operational deployment of the P-8A Poseidon. They conducted anti-submarine, intelligence, maritime domain awareness, and reconnaissance missions in the 7th fleet area of responsibility.
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The P-8A Poseidon conducts anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and shipping interdiction, along with an electronic signals intelligence role.
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