Airbus leads national industry launch of Spain's new combat training system
An Airbus-led group of Spanish companies presented today the industrial programme of the Spanish Air and Space Force's new Integrated Combat Training System (ITS-C). The programme, for which a contract was awarded in December 2025, will replace the current fleet of F-5 aircraft and will include a 60% participation of national industry.
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