Airbus is turning the A400M into a stand-off strike platform capable of launching cruise missiles and swarming drones from outside contested airspace. This shift would give air forces a survivable way to deliver precision firepower at range while reducing reliance on traditional fighter-based strike packages. Read full defense news at this link...
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| As each converted A400M would deploy up to 12 missiles per sortie, four A400M motherships could deliver up to 48 missiles in a single wave, providing a level of firepower comparable to dedicated strike formations. (Picture source: French Air Force) |