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With some of the air force’s aircraft more than 50 years old, Airbus Military is pushing for the C295 light and medium airlifter to be used by South Africa’s defence ministry, especially for the South African Air Force’s maritime patrols and for its medium-weight transport requirements.
Relations between the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans and Airbus Military soured two years ago when former defence minister Lindiwe Sisulu cancelled a deal for the purchase of eight giant A400M military transporters capable of moving helicopters and tanks.
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