France enters MPA program
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France is about to sign a memorandum of understanding involving its entry into a German/Italian MPAP 2000 maritime patrol aircraft replacement program. France's accession in the program includes its acceptance of the German-Italian Common European Staff Requirement for the MSA. Thus, the tactical command system and the various subsystems provided in the MSA solution will be common in all three countries' fleets. France's Navy is upgrading 25 of its existing Atlantique 2 platforms while Germany and Italy require new aircraft.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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SwAF aims to offer peace support role
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The Swedish Air Force is scheduled to deploy a tactical reconnaissance squadron of 10 AJSF-37 Viggens from F21 Wing by yearend 2000 and a tactical airlift flight of four C-130E Hercules from F7 Wing within 30 days. The deployment is part of a program to develop a capability that is aimed at contributing air power to international peace support operations. A JAS 39 Gripen uit will replace the Viggen squadron by 2004.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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