EADS North America recently announced that it has delivered the second of four Airbus Military CN235-300 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to be supplied to the Mexican Navy. The foreign military sales contract for the aircraft is managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, which uses the CN235-300 in the HC-144A Ocean Sentry configuration for missions ranging from search and rescue to drug interdiction, according to the press release.
In January, the company added, EADS North America delivered its 13th HC-144A Ocean Sentry to the U.S. Coast Guard, two months ahead of schedule. The service plans to acquire a total of 36 of the twin-engine turboprops.
“The HC-144A is playing a vital role in the protection of our nation with the U.S. Coast Guard, and we’re proud to serve our country’s national interests by supporting the Mexican Navy with a similarly important capability,” said Sean O’Keefe, EADS North America Chairman and CEO.
The new aircraft’s missions include homeland security, search and rescue, military readiness, cargo and personnel transport, drug interdiction and maritime environmental protection.