Portugal Expands Roster Of Maritime Patrol Aircraft

摘要

The Portuguese Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Spain's EADS CASA Feb. 17 for the acquisition of 12 C-295 tactical transport aircraft, five of which will be configured for maritime patrol. The naval portion of the $331.9 million contract will be for five C-295MP aircraft equipped with the FITS (Fully Integrated Tactical System) maritime surveillance system that includes a search radar, forward-looking infrared radar, electronic support measures, decoys and data link.