The P 8I s have done a stellar job .. both over water and land as well .. useful force multipliers
Advanced Sensor Suite: The P-8A is equipped with modern, state-of-the-art sensors effective for tracking land targets, including a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor turret.
Surveillance and Intelligence: The APY-10 radar provides high-resolution mapping, allowing for the detection, classification, and identification of vehicles and other land-based assets.
Versatility in Deployment: While based at coastal locations like RAF Lossiemouth, the P-8A has demonstrated its ability to operate effectively over land, including conducting surveillance missions along the Polish border.
Command and Control: The P-8A acts as a networked node in a wider, joint force, enabling it to relay intelligence gathered over land to other military assets in real-time.
The aircraft’s capacity to perform "overland ISR" is a key feature, allowing it to support joint forces in diverse, land-based, and coastal environments beyond its primary anti-submarine focus
