Angola Receives First of Three Airbus C295 Aircraft

The Republic of Angola has taken delivery of the first of three Airbus C295 military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in the modernization of its air force. The aircraft, delivered on July 30th in Seville, where the C295 is assembled, makes the Força Aerea Nacional Angolana (National Air Force of Angola-FANA) the 38th operator of this versatile aircraft worldwide.

This delivery is part of an order placed by Angola in April 2022 for three C295s. Two of these aircraft will be configured for maritime surveillance (MSA) missions, while the third will focus on transport duties. The transport-configured C295 will be used for tactical airlift missions, including cargo and troop transport, paratrooper drops, and humanitarian operations. Its ability to operate on unpaved runways is especially valuable in the challenging African terrain, enhancing Angola’s logistical and emergency response capabilities.

The two C295s configured for maritime surveillance will play a critical role in search and rescue (SAR) operations, monitoring illegal fishing activities, border control, disaster relief, and intelligence gathering. These aircraft will be equipped with Airbus’s Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) and advanced sensors, ensuring they meet the demanding requirements of their missions.

All three aircraft will feature the latest version of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, which provides enhanced mission integration and effectiveness. The C295 is known for its versatility, with a capacity to carry up to nine tons of cargo or 71 passengers, making it a leader in its class.

This acquisition represents a shift from Angola’s reliance on older Soviet-era aircraft to modern, Western-manufactured models, which are not only technologically superior but also more reliable and cost-effective to maintain. The transition from Antonov aircraft to Airbus models reflects Angola’s strategic move to diversify its military suppliers, reducing dependency on Russian equipment.

The arrival of the first C295 is a decisive step for Angola in strengthening both national and regional security. It also positions the country to better handle humanitarian crises and natural disasters. This modernization effort is expected to have a positive impact beyond Angola’s borders, contributing to greater stability across the region.

As Angola continues to modernize its air force, the relationship with Western defense manufacturers, particularly Airbus, is likely to deepen, paving the way for further advancements in the nation's military capabilities.

Angola has taken delivery of all 12 Su-30Ks

Angola has taken delivery of all 12 Su-30Ks, aircraft upgraded to SM standard.
All 12 Su-30K fighters ordered by Angola has been delivered by the 558th Aviation Repair Plant of Belarus. The aircraft were modified to the Su-30SM standard and can fired the RVV-AE (AA-12) air-to-air missile.
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ANGOLA ORDERS 3 C-295 FOR MARITIME PATROL

The Angolan military has ordered three C295 transport aircraft from Airbus, and will use them for transport and maritime surveillance duties.
The three aircraft are being acquired for nearly 160 million euros, according to documents seen by the Lusa news agency last week. Lusa reported that Angolan President Joao Lourenco on 2 March authorised commodities trading company Simportex to finalise the contract for the aircraft with Airbus Defence and Space.
The contract is worth 159.9 million euros. It will be financed by Banco Bilbao and Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) of Spain and be included in the contract of the Public Investment Programme of the Angolan government.
It appears the C295s will be used by the Angolan Navy for maritime surveillance, according to Angolan media. Given the price tag, it is likely that this includes specialised maritime surveillance equipment. Maritime patrol variants of the C295 are fitted with the Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) for mission control, and this includes a search radar, electro-optical sensors, magnetic anomaly detector and other avionics. Weapons can include torpedoes, missiles, mines and depth charges.
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Belarus Preps Angolan SU-30 Aircraft to Depart

A review of satellite imagery shows some new developments at the 558th Aircraft Repair Plant in Baranovichi. Co-located at the 61st Fighter Airbase, the Belarusian-based Plant overhauled two former Indian Su-30K Flanker attack aircraft, imagery from August and September 2017 suggests.
According to domestic sources, the two aircraft will be upgraded to the “KN” standard before making their way to Angola and into the service of National Air Force of Angola (FANA). The camo pattern of the observed aircraft matches previous handhelds of FANA’s Su-27.
In total, the southern Africa country is expected to receive up to 12 Su-30KN fighters by early 2018, Aleksandr Vorobei, the CEO of the 558th Aviation Repair Plant, told Sputnik on 19 September 2017.
However, reports from July suggest Angola may acquire all 18 of the former Indian fighters. Luanda reportedly remains in negotiation with Russia’s Irkut Corporation, which still owns the aircraft parked at Baranovichi.
At present, imagery of the repair plant shows at least 7 remaining SU-30K parked near the drive-through maintenance hangar, suggesting that Angola’s work order is well underway and that the additional aircraft are in fact available.
While some sources (here and here) reported that Angola has taken delivery, imagery suggests that the first batch had yet to depart the repair plant by late September.
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Angola to receive Su-30K fighters in 2015

Russia is to supply Angola with Sukhoi Su-30K fighter aircraft later in the year.
The 558th Aviation Repairing Plant located at Baranovichi in Belarus is upgrading 12 Su-30Ks that are to be supplied to Angola in accordance with a contract signed by Rosoboronexport and the African country's defence ministry in late 2013.
The first batch of fighters will be upgraded in 2015. The process is planned to be finished in late 2016 to early 2017.
The aircraft are from a batch of 18 Su-30Ks that India has returned to Russia.
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Vietnam will Receive 4 Su-30MK2 in the Second Half of 2014; India will receive 4 MIG-29K; Angola will receive SU-30

Russia will put Vietnam four Su-30MK2 fighters, and India - six MiG-29K/KUB in the second half of 2014. In the delivery schedule for this year also means the transfer of the first batch of Su-30K fighters for Angola.
Two Su-30MK2 will be transferre to Vietnamin November and December. Indian Navy will receive one MiG-29K in August and September, two - in October and November.
Last Vietnamese aviation contract for 12 Su-30MK2 units was signed in August last year. It was the third: previous contracts for eight and twelve fighters were successfully implemented. In 2015, according to , the Vietnamese Air Force expect to receive the remaining eight Su-30MK2.
Supply six MiG-29K/KUB to India will be to 29 aircraft. In 2013,MiG sent seven fighters of the type.
Angola is scheduled to receive SU-30K this year: three aircraft are planned to be transferred in September and November, but in view of the need for repair and modernization had time to shift, and the first batch will be at the customer in 2015.
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Angola getting 12, not 18 Su-30 fighters

The Angolan Air Force will receive 12 ex-Indian Su-30 fighter jets from Rosoboronexport and not 18 as was previously reported, with deliveries scheduled to take place from next year.
In October last year it was reported that Angola had purchased 18 former Indian Air Force Su-30Ks. The Su-30s Angola will reportedly receive were offered to a number of other countries, including Belarus, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Sudan. Early last year, Russia was in discussions with Ethiopia to procure the aircraft, as Ethiopia already operates the Su-27, but this seems to have fallen through.
The Indian Air Force has ordered more than 200 Su-30MKIs in a number of batches. The early models delivered were basic aircraft without features like canards and thrust vector controls, and it is these 18 early model aircraft (ten Su-30MK and eight Su-30K fighters delivered between May 1997 and December 1999) that were returned to Russia and replaced with more advanced Su-30MKIs.
India had intended to upgrade these early aircraft but instead used them as part-exchange for new aircraft. They were retired in 2006 and sent to Repair Plant in Belarus in 2011. They remain still there.
The remaining six of the 18 ex-Indian Flankers will be sold to another country with a firm contract for them to be signed soon.
The Angolan Air Force currently flies around half a dozen Su-27s, out of 18 originally delivered. It also has other Sukhoi aircraft in its inventory, the Su-22 and Su-24.
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Nigeria interested in buying Super Tucanos

The Nigerian Air Force is considering buying Super Tucano trainer and light attack aircraft from Embraer.
Nigeria has a strong requirement for an aircraft like the Super Tucano as it battles the domestic Boko Haram insurgency and also deploys combat aircraft to foreign countries on peacekeeping operations.
Piracy and oil smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea and a contribution to peacekeeping operations are expected to drive the country's military expenditure to register a growth rate of 13.62% over the next five years. The domestic Boko Haram insurgency is also expected to drive Nigeria’s security needs.


African Super Tucanos

Embraer has recorded a number of orders for its Super Tucano from African countries, which see it as a low cost light attack aircraft that can also be used as a trainer. On the continent, the Super Tucano has been ordered by Angola, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Senegal.
Angola officially received its first three of six Super Tucanos in July this year and is using them for border surveillance, attack and pilot training. Burkina Faso was the first African country to take delivery of a Super Tucano, receiving three aircraft in September 2011 for border patrol missions. In October last year Mauritania received their first aircraft, featuring sensor turrets for surveillance duties, although they will also be used for counter-insurgency missions.
In April Senegal bought three A-29 Super Tucanos as well as a training system for pilots and mechanics.
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Russia to Deliver SU-30K Fighter Jets to Angola

Russia’s state arms export monopoly said Friday that it will deliver 12 Su-30K fighter jets to a nation in southern Africa.
Earlier this year, it was widely reported in Russian media that Moscow had agreed to supply 18 of the jets to Angola.
The Su-30K fighters in question are a batch of aircraft initially supplied to India in the late 1990s, prior to Delhi receiving the more advanced multirole Su-30MKI variant. They were returned to Russia in 2007 and have since lain idle in a Belarusian repair plant.
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Angola Inks $1Bln Arms Deals With enclosing SU-30, with Russia

Rosoboronexport has signed a $1 billion deal package with Angola to deliver military equipment, build an ammunition plant and provide maintenance services.
Rosoboronexport will supply 18 Su-30K fighter jets to the southern African nation.
The Su-30K fighters in question are a batch of aircraft that were initially supplied to India in the late 1990s, prior to Delhi receiving the more advanced multirole Su-30MKI variant. They were returned to Russia in 2007,and have since lain idle in a Belarusian repair plant.
They had previously been offered to Belarus, Sudan and Vietnam.
Also on the list are Mi-17 transport helicopters, tanks, artillery, firearms and ammunition.
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Angola Air Force receives first three A-29 Super Tucanos

Embraer Defense and Security delivered today the first three light attack and advanced training A-29 Super Tucano turboprops to the National Air Force of Angola, at a ceremony held in its facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, Brazil, as part of an total order for six aircraft. Upon this delivery Angola becomes the third operator of the Super Tucano in the African continent. The airplane will be used for border surveillance missions.

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TAAG de Angola compra dos B-777-300/Angola's TAAG orders two 777-300ERs

La línea de bandera de Angola TAAG ha anunciado la compra de dos Boeing 777-300ER valorados en unos 544 millones de dólares. El contrato incluye dos opciones adicionales sobre otros dos B777-300ER. TAAG, los utilizará para abrir rutas adicionales a Europa. TAAG ya utiliza los Boeing 777-200ER desde Luanda a Lisboa, Beijing via Dubai y Rio de Janeiro. La Unión Europea solo permite a TAAG operar en Europa con B-777 debido a restricciones de seguridad, ya que la aerolínea se encuentra en la lista negra.
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Angolan flag-carrier TAAG has announced an order two Boeing 777-300ERs valued at about $544 million, in a deal that includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ERs.
The airline will operate the aircraft on new routes to additional European destinations. TAAG currently flies Boeing 777-200ERs 10 times weekly from Luanda, Angola, to Lisbon, twice weekly to Beijing via Dubai and four times weekly to Rio de Janeiro. TAAG is allowed to use only 777 and 737-700 aircraft in Europe due to safety regulations set down in the European Union's airline blacklist.
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