In the aircraft Airbus Defence and Space installed its Fully Integrated
Tactical System (FITS) and a completely new suite of mission sensors,
communications systems and cockpit avionics. In addition, the aircraft
engines and structures were updated, extending the fleet ´s operational
life for many years to come and providing Brazil with a modern and highly
effective asset suitable for military and civic duties including anti-submarine,
maritime patrol, search and rescue, and economic exclusion zone enforcement.
Under the terms of the contract, Brazil is benefitting from a comprehensive
package of offsets including a range of industrial projects as well
as training and research in the aerospace sector.
“This has been a large and complex programme and we are very proud
of the work done in upgrading the Brazilian P-3 fleet. The FAB now has
one of the most modern fleets in its class”, said Antonio Rodri´guez
Barbera´n, Head of Commercial for Military Aircraft with Airbus
Defence and Space.
Airbus Defence and Space has modernised a total of 12 P-3 Orions, nine
for the Brazilian Air Force and three for the Spanish Air Force.
