"The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on May 14 at the Feindef defense exhibition in Madrid. Under the arrangement, Airbus will lead—as national industry coordinator—a team of Spanish companies to adapt the platform to meet the Spanish Air Force’s Advanced Jet Trainer Aircraft and Integrated Training System - Combat (ITS-C) program.
Other companies involved include Aciturri, Aernnova, Aertec, Airtificial, Amper, Centum, Cesa, Clue, GMV, Grabysur, Indra, ITP Aero, Grupo Oesía, Orbital and Sener....
Airbus states that the project will not only support the modernization of the Spanish Air Force, but also nationalize the country’s flight training system, strengthen Spain’s national industry and reinforce defense ties between Spain and Turkey—which were illustrated by the significant presence of Turkish companies at this year’s edition of Feindef.
The project also aims to “meet the challenges posed by the growing operational demand for modern training aircraft,” Airbus said...."
Airbus will support TAI in developing the Hurjet to meet a requirement to replace the Spanish Air Force's Northrop SF-5 lead-in fighter training aircraft.
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