What are these problems with the P-8 that some of you fellows are muttering about?
I'm guessing that some at NAVAIR are wishing they had chosen a bigger tube-and-wing with a wider cabin and more unrefueled endurance. Maybe that's what's wrong with the P-8. Because of advances in platform stabilized electro-optics and acoustic homing torpedoes that can be released from 20k ft., there's less need for descent to low altitudes, which ye olde Comet airliner with a nose extension probably isn't that efficient at, either.
Why don't you gents develop a maritime patrol/ASW version of the A320 to compete with the P-8?