Dassault's Falcon 2000 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) has been selected by the Japan Coast Guard to meet its future operational requirements. The decision was announced by the manufacturer on April 22, but the number of platforms to be acquired has not been disclosed. CEO Eric Trappier commented: "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." He continued: "Japan has successfully operated Falcon jets for maritime surveillance and search and rescue around the Japanese archipelago since 1989 and we are extremely honoured that, once again, the Japan Coast Guard has chosen to renew its confidence in our aircraft."
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