French A330 MRTT refuels U.S. and U.K. RC-135s, opening access to more than 30 allied tankers for NATO and global ISR missions
A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phénix refueled U.S. and British RC-135 aircraft over central France, marking the first such integration among the three nations within the RC-135 enterprise.
Airbus Defence and Space revenue rises to €9.3 billion as A330 MRTT sales reach 91 and military aircraft deliveries advance
Airbus Defence and Space generated €9.3 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, up from €5.1 billion a year earlier.
Hisdesat selects Airbus to build SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite for Spain, NATO and allied forces
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Hisdesat to develop and build the SpainSat NG-III secure communications satellite.
Airbus delivers first NH90 Standard 2 special operations helicopter to France under 18-aircraft programme ending in 2029
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 helicopter to France’s Armament General Directorate.
Airbus begins U030 Flexrotor maritime surveillance operations in Baltic Sea for European Maritime Safety Agency
Airbus Helicopters has begun operational maritime surveillance missions with its U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aircraft in the Baltic region under a European Maritime Safety Agency framework.
Airbus backs Landing Zones to expand Canadian drone-threat simulation and allied UAS training services
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership with Landing Zones to expand advanced uncrewed aerial system training in Canada.
Romania signs €1 billion France deal for Airbus helicopters and Thales radars under SAFE funding
Romania signed a €1 billion defence procurement agreement with France. The package covers Airbus H225M helicopters and Thales Ground Master 200 radars.
Airbus and Voyageur sign first Canadian order for U030 Flexrotor tactical ISTAR drone
Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first Canadian purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system.
Airbus says Canada operations generated $8.4 billion in GDP, supported nearly 60,000 job-years in aerospace supply-chain push
Airbus said its Canadian operations generated $8.4 billion in GDP. The total covers 2023 to 2025 in 2025 Canadian dollars.
Airbus flies first German Eurofighter Tranche 4 as Quadriga programme moves toward Luftwaffe deliveries
Airbus Defence and Space said the first Eurofighter Tranche 4 built for Germany under the Quadriga programme completed its maiden flight on 14 July.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection orders 10 Airbus H125 helicopters to support law enforcement and border security missions
Airbus has finalised a contract for the purchase of 10 H125 helicopters by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations.
Finland joins NATO’s Airbus A330 MRTT multinational tanker fleet as programme expands to nine participating European nations
Finland has officially joined the Multinational MRTT Fleet, NATO announced alongside the launch of the A400M multinational initiative.