Dave et al,

THe allocation of missions to the MMA is different than the old P-3. MMA
is viewed as part of a set of aircraft including the Broad Area Maritime
Surveillanvce UAV and an EP-3 replacement. WHat is called persitent ISR
(Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) is allocated to the BAMS
UAV. The MMA concentrates on attack missions (ASW, ASUW) and
antisubmarine warfare.

Boeing has been trying to sell the 737 in some guise as an ASW platform
since the 80's. Much of the P-3 mission was flown relatively low and
slow and many thought it could not get down in the weeds like a P-3.
That has abated somewhat and now flying a 737 for the Navy as MMA looks
like an airline pilot career path.

Both BAMS and MMA are likely to be competed and selected this year

Bob