The U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet confirmed that a P-8A Poseidon transited international airspace over the Taiwan Strait on September 17. Here’s a look at the Navy patrol and reconnaissance aircraft on recent deployments and training exercises.

A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to the “Grey Knights” of Patrol Squadron VP-46 takes off at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, January 17, 2024.

Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Jacquelin Frost/U.S. Navy