Chile takes delivery of first ASW-configured C295

The Chilean Navy has taken delivery of the first Airbus Military C295 in its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration. The C295 ASW is based on the Maritime Patrol (MPA) configuration of the C295 multirole aircraft.

PHOTO: Multinational Aircraft at CRUZEX

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Aircraft participate in the Southern Cross exercise Nov. 11, 2010, at Natal Air Base, Brazil. CRUZEX is a multinational, combined exercise involving the air forces of Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and France. This was the first time the U.S. Air Force was invited to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer)

Chile strikes development deal with Embraer, may buy KC-390

Chile has signed a deal with Embraer of Brazil for joint development of the KC-390 transport. The deal also includes a possible puchase of six KC-390s by the Chilean Air Force.