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The agreement also included government-to-government oversight between the ministries of Defense from Spain and Serbia with the aim of developing future defense programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first C-295 is making its way to Belgrade via ferry, on the occasion of the Partner 23 arms fair taking place here from Sept. 25-28. According to the manufacturer, the plane was scheduled to conduct its first overflight above the capital on the opening day followed by the official hand-over ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aircraft are produced at Airbus\u2019 production plant in Seville, Spain. 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