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Navy Orders 2 Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Doubling Fleet

October 13 2017

Bangladesh

Switzerland's RUAG Aviation says it has signed a contract with the Bangladeshi navy for two additional Dornier 228 maritime patrol aircraft.

The procurement will increase the navy's Do 228 fleet to four aircraft, noted the Swiss aviation firm on Oct. 11.

The additional aircraft will increase Bangladesh's ability to patrol sea routes, territorial waters, coastal areas, secure fishery operations and extend its reach for search-and-rescue and disaster response missions.

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