The Procurement of a 3rd Fixed Wing Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Project Summary:

The project consisted of the commissioning of a new twin-engine fixed wing aircraft similar in type to B200, and in mission systems capable of conducting and supporting border control missions. This project has improved the AFM’s operational availability, capability and sustainability of the fixed-wing fleet and enables the AFM to continue effectively patrolling the EU maritime blue borders, both by day and by night, and in support of other EU border-related missions. The aircraft is equipped with a multitude of sensors and equipment such as electro optical/infra-red and radar sensors, full range of radio bandwidth and SATCOMS.

Details:

Project cost: €14,000,000
Beneficiary: Armed Forces of Malta
Ministry: Ministry for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement
Start Date: 2015
End Date: 2017
Operational Programme: Internal Security Fund (Borders and Visas)
Fund: Internal Security Fund (Borders and Visas)