Dassault Aviation to provide Falcon 2000 MSA to Japan Coast Guard

French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation will provide its Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), which will expand its operational fleet.

Based on Falcon 2000 LXS, the Falcon 2000 MSA has been designed for use in a wide range of missions such as maritime surveillance, piracy control, drug interdiction, fishery patrol, law enforcement, search and rescue, intelligence and reconnaissance.

Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier said: "This acquisition comes after an international competition won by Dassault Aviation. It is a new milestone in the long standing relationship between Dassault Aviation and the Japan Coast Guard.

"Japan has successfully operated Falcon jets for maritime surveillance and search and rescue around the Japanese archipelago since 1989 and we are extremely honored that, once again, the Japan Coast Guard has chosen to renew its confidence in our aircraft."

Dassault will offer comprehensive maintenance support capabilities to the JCG, helping it to achieve a high level of aircraft availability.

The support capabilities will allow the aircraft to achieve the demanding operational requirements of the JCG.

Dassault Aviation is involved in the design development, sale and support of different types of aircraft, ranging from Rafale fighter to the Falcon range of high-end business jets, as well as military unmanned air systems.

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Image: The Japan Coast Guard has selected Dassault’s Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Dassault Aviation – DR.