The A319 MPA is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft and ASW developed by Airbus Military. The aircraft can be deployed in anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence missions, surveillance and reconnaissance.
The A319 MPA is equipped with weapons systems anti-submarine and anti-surface. The aircraft can carry a large variety of weapons internally and on wing-pylons. The internal bomb-bay can accommodate eight weapon stations torpedoes, depth charges, mines and other weapons ASW. Four underwing points can have missiles to attack naval and land targets.