Bleating starting to reach a crescendo.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12089992
The usual parade of pseudo-experts.The more I read about it - the more the P-8 sounds like the perfect aircraft for the RNZAF.
Powerful sensor suite, extended range, and the
ability to arm up to counter advanced maritime surface and sub-surface threats of all kinds - only if needed.
Inter-operability with RAAF Tritons if needed, when they arrive.
EDIT - think I fixed the link.
You should see a summary of dissenting views over the last week.
EDIT - nope - I can't get that link to work...