A French ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft was targeted by Russian fire-control radar over the Baltic during a NATO mission amid ...

"Our crews handle these situations professionally to fulfill their missions," the French military said in a statement.

The Fokker 50 MPAs underwent a limited life-extension programme in 2017 to update the maritime patrol radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors, and communication systems. The aircraft are nearing ...

He also emphasizes Airbus' strong roots in France, and the importance of a world class maritime patrol capability ... says the aircraft will be equipped with a latest generation radar, a full ...