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 targets at sea and on land in both day and night conditions.
The latest order follows a recent contract signed by the Royal Thai Air Force for two additional C295s and builds on the three aircraft already operated by the Royal Thai Army since 2016 for troop and cargo transport missions. The growing fleet has established the C295 as the tactical transport aircraft of choice for the Thai Armed Forces.
The two aircraft for the Royal Thai Navy will operate from U-Tapao air base in Sattahip and will be assembled at Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Seville, Spain. The first delivery is scheduled for the end of 2028.
Across the Asia-Pacific region, seven countries have now ordered a total of 90 C295 aircraft. Globally, the type dominates its market segment with 335 orders from 39 countries and has accumulated more than 750,000 flight hours worldwide.
