Irish Air Corps orders two Airbus C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Irish Air Corps orders two Airbus C295 for maritime patrol role. (Photo: Airbus). |
Irish Air Corps has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for two C295 aircraft configured for Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) role.
The deal also includes equipment and support and is worth around 221 million euros.
The two C295s are scheduled for delivery in 2023.
"This investment in new Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Air Corps, which is underpinned by the White Paper on Defence, is an indication of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all branches of the Defence Forces continue to retain a range of flexible conventional military capabilities in order to meet the roles assigned," Paul Kehoe, Minister with Responsibility for Defence, said.
Written by Matteo Sanzani
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