A400M
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SAR oceánico y apagafuegos..
El Ejército del Aire español estudia dotar al A400M de capacidades SAR para misiones de largo alcance sobre el mar
Si se mantienen los plazos previstos, esta capacidad podría estar en servicio en 2026 y complementar los medios que gestiona el Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica (Miteco) a través del ...
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A ver si es cierto y no una inocentada... 😉
Aunque es la noticia recurrente cada cierto tiempo.
La Pologne envisage l'achat de 10 A400M "Atlas" et de quatre avions ravitailleurs A330-800 MRTT+ Neo - Zone Militaire
En mars, le ministre polonais de la Défense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, avait souligné la nécessité de "développer davantage de capacités multidomaines"
Zone Militaire (www.opex360.com)
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A ver si es cierto y no una inocentada... 😉
Aunque es la noticia recurrente cada cierto tiempo.
La Pologne envisage l'achat de 10 A400M "Atlas" et de quatre avions ravitailleurs A330-800 MRTT+ Neo - Zone Militaire
En mars, le ministre polonais de la Défense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, avait souligné la nécessité de "développer davantage de capacités multidomaines"
Zone Militaire (www.opex360.com)
Han pedido 43.000 M (que se dice pronto) de préstamos SAFE.
En algo lo tendrán que gastar. Y tiene unas normas.
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Han pedido 43.000 M (que se dice pronto) de préstamos SAFE.
En algo lo tendrán que gastar. Y tiene unas normas.
@Milites Por que no les dejan comprar material coreano, que sinó...
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¿Y no hay nadie con dos dedos de frente en el EdA o en el Gobierno de éste , ya patético país, para plantarles 5 A-400 llave en mano ahora mismo en Varsovia y decirles que si quieren otros cinco en tres meses se los llevas ? O es que han sido claros y los quieren de trinki y sin gastar.
Porque no me lo explico si de verdad quieren vender A-400 españoles, porque ya es de risa. La tonteria dura demasiado. -
Actualización de noticias de la primera quincena de noviembre.
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El primer A400M indonesio operará desde la base aérea de Halim Perdanakusuma: https://en.antaranews.com/news/387981/ris-first-a400m-to-be-stationed-at-halim-perdanakusuma-air-base
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La nota oficial de Airbus sobre esta primera entrega: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-11-airbus-delivers-first-a400m-to-indonesia
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Además, abren la posibilidad a comprar cuatro unidades más: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indonesia-may-buy-four-more-airbus-a400m-military-planes-president-says-2025-11-03/
The purchase of military equipment has picked up since Prabowo, a former special forces commander, became defence minister in 2019 and then president last year, with multiple deals struck for new fighter jets as well as submarines.
"We may negotiate so we can sign for four more units," Prabowo told reporters after a ceremony to inspect the arrival of the first of two new A400s at an air force base in Jakarta. He did not provide further details on the timeline of the planned negotiations. The second plane in the deal, signed in 2021 when Prabowo was the Minister of Defence, is expected to arrive next year, Airbus said in a statement.
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La fuerza aérea alemana envía tres A400M a Nueva Zelanda: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/story-collections/german-air-force-visit/
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"Operación Centinela Oriental. Primera misión de policía aérea del avión TK.23 con los Eurofighter españoles": https://x.com/EMADmde/status/1985331879248322605?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1985331879248322605|twgr^5a7b689ec8e78a6f8c8ffbe0bd1729dba1c92a53|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zona-militar.com%2F2025%2F11%2F04%2Fel-airbus-a330-mrtt-del-ejercito-del-aire-y-del-espacio-completo-su-primera-operacion-de-apoyo-aereo-junto-a-cazas-eurofighter%2F
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Los turcos repatrían desde Georgia los cuerpos de los 20 fallecidos en el accidente del C-130 en un A400M: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/bodies-of-soldiers-killed-in-cargo-plane-crash-brought-to-turkiye/3743419
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Segunda quincena de noviembre:
- Airbus confirma las conversaciones para introducir el próximo paquete de mejoras, el Bloque 1: https://maia.my/news/airbus-eyes-next-a400m-capability-enhancement-package
En la noticia anunciaban que este paquete se deberá firmar a finales de 2026 para comenzar a introducirlo antes del final de década:
Airbus last year signed an agreement with European joint defense procurement agency Occar for a Block 0 enhancement package and is now in talks to sign a contract for Block 1 toward the end of next year, A400M Chief Engineer Francisco José Hernández says. Block 0 includes narrowband communications upgrades, human-machine interface improvements, and the introduction of the Link 16 Multifunction Information Distribution System.
Connectivity is a particular focus to ensure the A400M is a key node in the evolving battlefield, Hernández said. That means incorporating different wideband connectivity options to the platforms using both geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites and the growing options in low Earth orbit (LEO), as well as other data links.
One of the options Airbus is exploring is a roll-on/roll-off system for use on the hatch to connect to LEO constellations using a dedicated antenna. For the GEO system, because different users have different national systems to link to, Airbus wants to devise a generic installation system with, for instance, a common fairing and links to the modem, and then accommodate the antenna that specific users need to connect to the their preferred constellation. The goal is to have that ready by 2029, Hernández said, as part of the Block 1 effort.
Airbus also wants to install its Aircraft Links Integration Management System as a link server tool.
The system also is part of an ambition to turn the A400M into a UAS mother ship or missile launch system. Airbus already has demonstrated the ability to deploy a UAS from the airlifter and has plans to deploy and control up to 36 medium-sized air vehicles with about 500 km (310 mi.) range and different payloads. That also means adding mission control stations on the platforms, Hernández said.
Customers have expressed interest in a minimum capability by 2029. The initial setup likely would involve simply deploying a smaller number of drones and having onboard workstations, before growing the number and moving to full onboard control about two years later with the enhanced datalink capability, Hernández added.
Airbus already is working for one customer on integrating the workstations, derived from those developed for the company’s missionized C295 airlifter. The user wants to operate electro-optical/infrared sensor capability mounted on the A400M’s sponson. The company plans up to six workstations on the aircraft.
The company previously disclosed plans to increase the maximum takeoff weight of the 400M to 40 metric tons from 37, without changes to the structure or engines. That is being enabled largely by imposing some flight control limits on the transport that are not required when operating at such high loads, which typically are strategic cargo missions rather than tactical operations, Hernández said. The extra lift potential also could be used to extend range around 250 mi. The feature would be something that could be applied to existing aircraft, if operators want the enhancement.
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Pruebas de un A400M en Alemania operando a 123T en pistas de hierba: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2025-11-airbus-a400m-landing-where-others-cant-to-deliver-more-aid
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Vídeo al respecto:
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Por su parte, los belgas utilizan el pequeño robot BENSI ("BElgian Navigational Surface Inspector") para comprobar la idoneidad de estas pistas de hierba para la operación del A400M: https://defensemirror.com/news/40596/Robot_to_Determine_Suitability_of_Improvised_Runways_for_A400M_Landing_Developed_in_Belgium
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Continúan las conversacioines con EAU por unas 10 unidades mientras la flota alcanza las 135 entregas y las 250.000 horas de vuelo: https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-advances-efforts-to-secure-uae-as-future-a400m-customer/165393.article
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Eso sí, la competencia no está parada y tanto Embraer como LM también hacen presión: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2025-11-18/uae-airlifter-hopefuls-court-local-companies
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Al final, han acordado en EAU el estudio de un centro MRO con Calidus: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bmso8h0-calidus-airbus-sign-agreement-establish-a400m-mro
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El Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento de Sevilla cumple 15 años entrenanado, actualmente, a unas 2.500 personas al año: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2025-11-international-training-centre-15-years-training-the-worlds-best-military
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Continúan los vuelos de A400M turcos a Libia evitando el espacio aéreo griego: https://www.itamilradar.com/2025/11/18/turkish-a400m-flies-to-misurata-avoiding-greek-fir-once-again/
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Turquía completa la actualización de su noveno A400M: https://turdef.com/article/tuerkiye-advances-tf-2000-build-and-key-system-deliveries
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Segunda quincena de noviembre:
- Airbus confirma las conversaciones para introducir el próximo paquete de mejoras, el Bloque 1: https://maia.my/news/airbus-eyes-next-a400m-capability-enhancement-package
En la noticia anunciaban que este paquete se deberá firmar a finales de 2026 para comenzar a introducirlo antes del final de década:
Airbus last year signed an agreement with European joint defense procurement agency Occar for a Block 0 enhancement package and is now in talks to sign a contract for Block 1 toward the end of next year, A400M Chief Engineer Francisco José Hernández says. Block 0 includes narrowband communications upgrades, human-machine interface improvements, and the introduction of the Link 16 Multifunction Information Distribution System.
Connectivity is a particular focus to ensure the A400M is a key node in the evolving battlefield, Hernández said. That means incorporating different wideband connectivity options to the platforms using both geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites and the growing options in low Earth orbit (LEO), as well as other data links.
One of the options Airbus is exploring is a roll-on/roll-off system for use on the hatch to connect to LEO constellations using a dedicated antenna. For the GEO system, because different users have different national systems to link to, Airbus wants to devise a generic installation system with, for instance, a common fairing and links to the modem, and then accommodate the antenna that specific users need to connect to the their preferred constellation. The goal is to have that ready by 2029, Hernández said, as part of the Block 1 effort.
Airbus also wants to install its Aircraft Links Integration Management System as a link server tool.
The system also is part of an ambition to turn the A400M into a UAS mother ship or missile launch system. Airbus already has demonstrated the ability to deploy a UAS from the airlifter and has plans to deploy and control up to 36 medium-sized air vehicles with about 500 km (310 mi.) range and different payloads. That also means adding mission control stations on the platforms, Hernández said.
Customers have expressed interest in a minimum capability by 2029. The initial setup likely would involve simply deploying a smaller number of drones and having onboard workstations, before growing the number and moving to full onboard control about two years later with the enhanced datalink capability, Hernández added.
Airbus already is working for one customer on integrating the workstations, derived from those developed for the company’s missionized C295 airlifter. The user wants to operate electro-optical/infrared sensor capability mounted on the A400M’s sponson. The company plans up to six workstations on the aircraft.
The company previously disclosed plans to increase the maximum takeoff weight of the 400M to 40 metric tons from 37, without changes to the structure or engines. That is being enabled largely by imposing some flight control limits on the transport that are not required when operating at such high loads, which typically are strategic cargo missions rather than tactical operations, Hernández said. The extra lift potential also could be used to extend range around 250 mi. The feature would be something that could be applied to existing aircraft, if operators want the enhancement.
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Pruebas de un A400M en Alemania operando a 123T en pistas de hierba: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2025-11-airbus-a400m-landing-where-others-cant-to-deliver-more-aid
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Vídeo al respecto:
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Por su parte, los belgas utilizan el pequeño robot BENSI ("BElgian Navigational Surface Inspector") para comprobar la idoneidad de estas pistas de hierba para la operación del A400M: https://defensemirror.com/news/40596/Robot_to_Determine_Suitability_of_Improvised_Runways_for_A400M_Landing_Developed_in_Belgium
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Continúan las conversacioines con EAU por unas 10 unidades mientras la flota alcanza las 135 entregas y las 250.000 horas de vuelo: https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-advances-efforts-to-secure-uae-as-future-a400m-customer/165393.article
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Eso sí, la competencia no está parada y tanto Embraer como LM también hacen presión: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2025-11-18/uae-airlifter-hopefuls-court-local-companies
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Al final, han acordado en EAU el estudio de un centro MRO con Calidus: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bmso8h0-calidus-airbus-sign-agreement-establish-a400m-mro
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El Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento de Sevilla cumple 15 años entrenanado, actualmente, a unas 2.500 personas al año: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2025-11-international-training-centre-15-years-training-the-worlds-best-military
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Continúan los vuelos de A400M turcos a Libia evitando el espacio aéreo griego: https://www.itamilradar.com/2025/11/18/turkish-a400m-flies-to-misurata-avoiding-greek-fir-once-again/
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Turquía completa la actualización de su noveno A400M: https://turdef.com/article/tuerkiye-advances-tf-2000-build-and-key-system-deliveries
The company previously disclosed plans to increase the maximum takeoff weight of the 400M to 40 metric tons from 37, without changes to the structure or engines. That is being enabled largely by imposing some flight control limits on the transport that are not required when operating at such high loads, which typically are strategic cargo missions rather than tactical operations, Hernández said
No me ha quedado claro el "cómo" se va a poder subir la carga máxima sin tocar motor o estructura del avión.
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Primera quincena de diciembre:
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Otro preacuerdo con EAU, en este caso con Strata Manufacturing, para la fabricación de piezas para el A400M: https://www.compositesworld.com/news/airbus-formalizes-a400m-industrial-deal-with-uaes-mubadala
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Unidad alemana estuvo cinco horas en el aire porque su tripulación no estaba certificada para operar en condiciones de baja visibilidad: https://www.koha.net/en/index.php/arberi/pese-ore-ne-ajer-aeroplani-ushtarak-gjerman-spo-mund-te-aterroje-ne-prishtine
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Airbus "imprimió" 25.000 piezas en 2025, parte de ellas para la flota del A400M: https://www.voxelmatters.com/airbus-3d-printing-25k-flight-ready-plastic-parts-per-year/
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La segunda unidad indonesia (MSN 150) completa su primer vuelo el 12 de diciembre: https://en.tempo.co/read/2073432/indonesias-second-airbus-a400m-successfully-completes-maiden-test-flight-in-spain
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The company previously disclosed plans to increase the maximum takeoff weight of the 400M to 40 metric tons from 37, without changes to the structure or engines. That is being enabled largely by imposing some flight control limits on the transport that are not required when operating at such high loads, which typically are strategic cargo missions rather than tactical operations, Hernández said
No me ha quedado claro el "cómo" se va a poder subir la carga máxima sin tocar motor o estructura del avión.
@ajamba
El avión puede soportar ese peso siempre y cuando se limite la envolvente de vuelo. Lo más evidente es disminuir las Gs, pero se deberían introducir más restricciones, como por ejemplo la distribución de la carga interior y las distancias y procedimientos al despegue. -
Segunda quincena de diciembre:
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A400M belga es el encargado de repatriar desde Lituania el cuerpo del soldado Danfo Van der Velden, muerto en un ejercicio de la "Enhanced Forward Presence" de la OTAN: https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/belgian-defence/belgian-soldier-danfo-van-der-velden-repatriated-with-military-honours/
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Indonesia estrena su A400M entregando 24T de ayuda para paliar las inundaciones sufridas por este país: https://en.antaranews.com/news/395104/air-force-a400m-delivers-24-tons-of-aid-to-flood-hit-aceh
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En este vídeo de las ya comentadas pruebas sobre pistas de hierba se ve, a partir de 2:35, la secuencia de encendido de los motores:
- Los franceses prueban el lanzamiento de drones desde la rampa del A400M: https://www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/actualites/maintenant-on-largue-drones-avions-helicopteres-0
Essais largage drones depuis un hélicoptère Gazelle et un A400MEl control del drone se realiza desde tierra, mientras que el ejercicio parece que es para validar si es capaz de aguantar el lanzamiento y de no dañar al A400M durante el mismo, lo cual se ha logrado.
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Nueva misión de los británicos a las Malvinas con parada en Chile, lo cual siempre levanta polémica: https://news.ssbcrack.com/raf-airbus-a400m-atlas-makes-technical-stop-in-chile-amid-geopolitical-tensions/
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Algo de información sobre este ejercicio: https://www.escenariomundial.com/2025/12/18/el-reino-unido-anuncia-un-nuevo-ejercicio-militar-terrestre-en-las-islas-malvinas/
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Los alemanes participan con un A400M en la tradicional Toy Drop en Fort Benning: https://www.army.mil/article/289812/paratroopers_from_five_nations_leap_into_holiday_tradition_at_fort_benning
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Por aquí la galería de fotos: https://fortbenning.smugmug.com/Ceremonies-and-Events/Off-Post-Events/2025-Community-Events/2025-12-15-507th-PIR-Airborne-Toy-Drop/i-BfnnTqn
The 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, conduct Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 15 -18, 2025, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Beyond the successful collection of toys for families in need this holiday season, the operation focused on joint-force integration. Paratroopers executed jumps under the jumpmaster commands of our international partners, earning foreign wings and ensuring that our collective airborne capabilities remain seamless and ready for any mission.
(U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephanie Snyder)- "Defensa hace una excepción y permite a Airbus comprar material militar a Israel para evitar la pérdida de empleo en España": https://www.eleconomista.es/industria/noticias/13708176/12/25/defensa-hace-una-excepcion-y-permite-a-airbus-comprar-material-militar-a-israel-para-evitar-la-perdida-de-empleo-en-espana.html
La excepción aprobada al embargo afecta a cuatro programas de Airbus: el avión de transporte A400M, el de reabastecimiento en vuelo A330 MRTT, el de vigilancia y patrulla marítima C295 y el dron táctico SIRTAP. "Airbus necesita la tecnología israelí para exportar una serie de aviones, para nada está relacionado con el ámbito de las armas", ha explicado la ministra de Defensa, ante el riesgo de que la empresa optara por reducir plantilla en las plantas que tiene en San Pablo (Sevilla) y Getafe (Madrid). Estos cuatro programas tienen un "gran potencial industrial y exportador" y el veto a la importación de los equipos militares israelíes ponía "en alto riesgo la continuidad de los proyectos en España", según la breve justificación incluida en la referencia del Consejo de Ministros de la semana pasada.
- Como curiosidad, una imagen del Y-15 chino destinado a relevar a la familia Y-8/Y-9 y su destacable parecido con el A400M, aunque de menor tamaño: https://www.aviacionline.com/espanol/defensa/primer-vuelo-del-y-15--un-transporte-militar-chino-con-claras-influencias-del-a400m-europeo_a69415f146aee1cb88be31648
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