Airbus and OCCAR have reached an agreement with the A400M launch nations to secure the long-term production of the transport aircraft, reduce operating costs and jointly develop new capabilities.
As part of the agreement, France and Spain declared their intention to advance four and three A400M aircraft respectively in their delivery schedule. The agreement also stipulates that Airbus and OCCAR will jointly review the industrial status of the program on an annual basis.
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This regular evaluation is intended to create the necessary stability in the production environment to drive forward the further development of the platform and open up new export opportunities.
Future developments will focus on electronic warfare from a safe distance, increasing the maximum payload to 40 tons, using the A400M as a mother ship for unmanned carrier systems and the ability to fight fires from the air.
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