Spain orders 16 Airbus military aircraft

Spain orders 16 Airbus military aircraft
by AFP Staff Writers
Paris (AFP) Dec 21, 2023

European aerospace giant Airbus on Wednesday said it would build 16 military aircraft in Spain in a deal with the country's defence ministry worth almost 1.7 billion euros (around $1.9 billion).

Airbus said the C295 planes will be fully designed and made in Spain and strengthen the armed forces' anti-submarine, surveillance, reconnaissance and search and rescue capabilities.

The aircraft will carry out ground and sea operations such as fighting against smuggling, illegal immigration and drug trafficking, the company said.

The C295 can also transport weapons including torpedoes.

myl/imm/jj

AIRBUS GROUP

Related Links
Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

RELATED CONTENT

The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.

French hybrid electric plane picks up US order
Paris (AFP) Dec 19, 2023
French start-up Aura Aero announced Tuesday that US regional airline JSX has signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 of its hybrid-electric planes. The deal, which includes an option for a further 100 aircraft, takes to nearly 500 the number of the 19-seater Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA). The aircraft, which sports eight propellors and can take off on battery power, aims to deliver an 80-percent reduction in CO2 emissions from current regional aircraft. The aircraft is currently in devel ... read more

Japan to send Patriot missiles to US as stocks dwindle

Raytheon's LTAMDS achieves new success in tactical ballistic missile interception test

Japan to ease arms export controls allowing PAC3 sale to US: official

Raytheon's RTX Interceptor destroys ballistic missile in key test

N. Korea's 'reckless' missile launches need 'robust' global response: G7

US Army Receives First Batch of Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missiles

Poland says US-built missile base 'operational' from December 15

Northrop Grumman Achieves Milestone in Solid Rocket Motor Development

New drone attack against US troops in Iraq

Drone crashes in Israel-annexed Golan Heights

Canada to buy armed drones for Can$2.5 bln

Iranian, Chinese charged by US with exporting drone components to Iran

HawkEye 360's Pathfinder constellation complete five years of Advanced RF Detection

New antenna offers unprecedented flexibility for military applications

WVU Team Tackles Radio Interference in Astronomy with NSF Funding

Quantum Space launches Sentry to pioneer deep space communications network

U.S. announces $250 million in Ukraine military aid as funds run out

Gaston Glock, inventor of cult guns, dies at age 94

Lithuania now a repair hub for Ukraine's tanks

US concerned over reports Israel used white phosphorus

China ousts defence firm executives from top political body

Japan approves record $56 bn defence budget; Export controls eases for US sales

US will 'continue' to provide arms to Israel: Pentagon chief

US Congress passes huge $886 bn defense budget for 2024

US marks five years since Russian detention of ex-Marine Whelan

Turkey parliament committee approves Sweden's NATO bid

Sweden one step closer to NATO entry after approval vote in Turkish parliament

Turkey's parliament set to debate Sweden NATO bid

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.