Operating from Casement Aerodrome, the Airbus C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) plays a pivotal role in enforcing the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy and monitoring illegal fishing activities across the North Atlantic. The video offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the C295 in action, showcasing its advanced radar systems, mission capabilities, and the critical role it plays in safeguarding Ireland’s economic and environmental interests.
Produced by Airbus Defence and Space, with sweeping aerial footage and expert commentary, the video highlights how the C295 serves as Ireland’s “eye in the sky,” patrolling thousands of square kilometres of ocean with precision and efficiency. Viewers are taken aboard the aircraft to witness its mission planning, onboard technology, and the dedication of the Air Corps personnel who operate it. As illegal fishing becomes an increasingly complex challenge, the C295 stands out as a vital tool in Ireland’s maritime defence strategy.
