Maritime patrol aircraft-the new generation
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The emergence of a new generation of maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), which will include new design technologies such as stealth, low observability and composites, is not expected to happen soon. Though most nations will agree to the importance played by these types of aircraft in the conduct of modern military operations, the expense necessary to produce the next generation MPAs becomes a disincentive. MPAs are also more often than not the target of military cutbacks and savings.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1998
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Maritime patrol aircraft: The new generation
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The maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) programs being undertaken by individual western countries and NATO operators can hardly be considered as next generation aircraft but represent what type of MPA is feasible in the next 10 to 15 years. The MPA-user nations are undertaking MPA programs aimed to guarantee that the current fleet of MPAs remain honorably in service and that they retain unaltered effectiveness when in comes to engaging in maritime military missions.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1998
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UAE: maritime patrol aircraft worth $150 million
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Industrie Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN) of Indonesia has landed a contract to build four CN-235-200 maritime patrol airplanes for the UAE Armed Forces. Part of the contract has been awarded to France-based Thomson SA for the supply and installation of surveillance and reconnaissance systems on the four airplanes. IPTN beat out four other aircraft manufacturers, while Thomson SA outbidded DASA of Germany for the contract valued at $150 million.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1998
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