Royal Thai Navy Orders Two Airbus C295 Aircraft for Transport and Maritime Surveillance Missions

Thai Navy orders Airbus C295 duo

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration, strengthening Thailand’s military airlift and maritime surveillance capabilities. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including logistics transport, maritime patrol and search and rescue operations. Equipped with advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor systems, the C295s will be capable of detecting, classifying and identifying targ…

Thai navy buys 2 Airbus C295s to boost its 'aerial dimension at sea'

BANGKOK — 27 May 2026, The Royal Thai Navy has signed a procurement agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for two C295 maritime patrol and transport aircraft, along with support systems and auxiliary equipment, navy spokesman Rear Adm. Parach Rattanachaiphan announced Tuesday. Navy commander Adm. Pairoj Fueangchan signed the agreement, which aims to strengthen what the navy describes as its “aerial dimension at sea” — the integration of air as…

The Royal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295 in advanced transport configuration

Seville, Spain. 27 May 2026 – The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand. This order follows the recent contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for two C295s and adds on the three aircraft already operated by the Royal Thai Army, performing cargo and troop transport missions since 2016. The C295…

Royal Thai Navy orders two Airbus C295 in advanced transport configuration

The Royal Thai Navy has acquired two Airbus C295 in an enhanced transport configuration that will enable surveillance and Search and Rescue missions, on top of the logistic operations for Thailand.