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The Thais ordered the new A330neo based MRTT+

Royal Thai Air Force orders next generation Airbus A330 MRTT+

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+).

www.airbus.com

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

The Thais ordered the new A330neo based MRTT+

Royal Thai Air Force orders next generation Airbus A330 MRTT+

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+).

www.airbus.com

Thank you for sharing.
I didn't know Airbus already developed a NEO version of the MRTT. Is this the first order which isn't based anymore on the A330-200?


More news from Spain btw...
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the budget to replace the current fleet of CN235M and C212 aircraft of the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio with eighteen new C295MW transport aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2028.
New Airbus C295MW for Spain

 

[SolarisKenzo]

Thank you for sharing.
I didn't know Airbus already developed a NEO version of the MRTT. Is this the first order which isn't based anymore on the A330-200?


More news from Spain btw...
The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the budget to replace the current fleet of CN235M and C212 aircraft of the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio with eighteen new C295MW transport aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled between 2026 and 2028.
New Airbus C295MW for Spain

Yes, this is the first order of an MRTT based on the A330neo.

 

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News from Korea - South Korea has chosen the L3Harris Phoenix AEW offer, with the Elta EL/W-2085 radar on a Bombardier Global 6500.

The last two were the Globaleye & the Phoenix, both on the same platform, & the Koreans say they assessed them as close in radar performance, but Phoenix scored higher overall, winning on operational suitability, life cycle costs and industrial participation. Globaleye was better in acquisition price and contract terms. No details of criteria or margins were given except for the similar radar performances.
L3Harris Secures South Korea Airborne Early Warning Contract | Aviation Week Network

 

[Ananda]

Bangladesh air force gets nod to spend billions on multirole fighters

Two air forces fly the Chinese-made J-10 fighter – China and Pakistan – but a third nation could soon become an operator of this 4.5-generation jet.

www.defensenews.com

The Bangladesh AF got agreement to procure 20 J-10CE. The Fighters aim to be replacement for another Chinese Made F-7 (Mig 21 derivatives). Base on the calculation, the whole project will cost USD 2.2 Bio with USD 1.2 Bio for the Aircraft, and USD 1.0 Bio for training and supporting infrastructure.

Thus so far J-10C export goes to customers that previously are J-7 users. If they manage to get Indonesia on board as the next export then they manage to break through customers that usually heavy to Western assets.

Value of money still China propesition, which I Heard the rumors they offer USD 4.0 bio for 42 J-10CE with training and support infrastructur. Significantly lower then F-16V or KF-21 with 40+ fighters offer.