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Elbit Systems awarded $260 million contract to supply DIRCM systems for German A400M aircraft
Elbit Systems has announced the award of a contract valued at approximately $260 million from Airbus Defence and Space to supply its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems.
Airbus to equip German Air Force A400M aircraft with infrared protection systems from Elbit Systems
Airbus has signed a contract with the German procurement agency BAAINBw to equip 23 A400M aircraft of the German Air Force with Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM).
Airbus Works Council urges Germany to prioritise European aircraft over F-35
Airbus employee representatives have called for Germany to take a leading role in military aircraft manufacturing, criticising the government's reliance on American defence systems.
OCCAR extends A400M support agreement with NATO Support and Procurement Agency
OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) has extended its Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the A400M Military Tactical and Strategic Airlifter.
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Airbus delivers first A400M transport aircraft for Kazakhstan [VIDEO]
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first Airbus A400M for the Republic of Kazakhstan to become the cornerstone of the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations.
Airbus and OCCAR sign A400M contractual framework update
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A400M programme.
Germany to upgrade its A400M fleet under multi-million project
The German parliament has approved a financing plan to modernise the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, following a wider set of military spending measures.
NSPA conducts first automated order for A400M engine repair
During the week of 7 October, NSPA successfully processed the very first automated A400M Engine Repair Order through the A400M Logistics Portal System (ALPS).
OCCAR and Europrop International sign key A400M engine support contract
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed the Engine Support Step 2 (ESS2) contract with Europrop International GmbH (EPI).
OCCAR: final Airbus A400M transport aicraft delivered to Belgium
The A400M is the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available, combining 21st century state-of-the-art technologies to fulfil the current and upcoming armed forces’ needs.
Rheinmetall and Airbus transfer simulator for A400M aircraft to the Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall and Airbus have transferred an A400M cargo hold simulator to the Bundeswehr’s 62nd Air Transport Squadron (LTG 62) at Wunstorf in Lower Saxony.
RAF accomplishes cold weather tests with Airbus A400M in Norway
A Royal Air Force Atlas A400M transport aircraft conducted an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) on Exercise Arctic Phoenix in Norway to provide vital training for RAF personnel.