The P-3 Orion AEW Is Gone: Who Will Take Over Its Mission? – The retirement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s last P-3 Orion airborne early-warning aircraft raises a critical question: how will America maintain wide-area surveillance across major smuggling routes? After its final mission on September 30, 2026, CBP lost a dedicated platform equipped with airborne radar and advanced sensors. Potential alternatives include the Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye, the MQ-9B equipped with Saab’s LoyalEye airborne early-warning system, and the Space Force’s developing SB-AMTI satellite technology. But none has been confirmed as a direct replacement. Can these systems cover the gap, or does CBP need another dedicated radar aircraft? Watch the full video to find out!
Source: Military TV
