Delivery of third C295 completes €300m program – historic milestone in Irish military modernization
irish air forceis the third and finalAirbus C295It received the transport aircraft and officially completed the largest defense contract in the country’s history.300 million eurosThis scale of program includes maritime patrol typeC295 MSA “Persuade”The delivery includes two aircraft and one tactical transport aircraft.
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According to the government, this investmentIrish Defense ForceIt is said to be the most ambitious equipment procurement project the company has undertaken to date.
Modernization and strengthening strategic independence
Irish Minister of DefenseIn addition to the introduction of the new C295, the company will also introduce strategic business jets scheduled for delivery at the end of 2025.Dassault Falcon 6XHe emphasized that this will significantly strengthen national capabilities in the areas of transportation, air surveillance, and medical evacuation.
The Minister also said: “This program demonstrates how committed the Government is to strengthening the infrastructure and operational independence of the Irish Air Wing.”
Acquisition of new abilities and replacement of old aircraft
New multi-purpose machineC295will expand Ireland’s operational footprint in troop transport, logistics support, medical evacuation and international humanitarian missions. This aircraft is an older model that has been in operation since 1994.CN235It is designed to replace the aircraft, and is capable of meeting the demands of modern maritime patrol and rapid response missions.
Fighter aircraft and national radar system program
Until now, Ireland had no fighter jets or radar systems of its own and had no air interception missions.Englandhas been dependent on. RAF planes have been patrolling Irish airspace since 1999, a situation that has increasingly drawn criticism in the country.
In 2025, the government announced a new policy change. maximum2.5 billion euroscast8 to 14 fighter jetsThe plan is to introduce a complete radar system and ensure the independence of the national air defense.
The path to a more independent defense system
With the introduction of the new C295 aircraft and the future deployment of the Falcon 6X, Ireland has taken a strategic step towards modernizing its air force and establishing operational sovereignty. This marks a historic turning point for the traditionally neutral country, which will become more involved in European security.
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