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What is the central argument of “Maritime Patrol Aircraft Availability and Undersea Infrastructure Protection”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-03-10

The ability to sustain persistent airborne maritime surveillance has become a structural determinant of maritime security in the Euro-Atlantic theatre. Modern naval operations depend on a layered system in which maritime patrol aircraft provide the wide-area sensing and coordination layer linking surface vessels, submarines, seabed sensors, and coastal command structures.

When the availability of these aircraft falls below the level required to maintain persistent coverage, the operational effect appears immediately as gaps in maritime domain awareness.

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Maritime Patrol Aircraft Availability and Undersea Infrastructure Protection

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Published 2026-03-10
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When the availability of these aircraft falls below the level required to maintain persistent coverage, the operational effect appears immediately as gaps in maritime domain awareness.

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