Airbus delivers first two H225M Caracal helicopters to French Air nad Space Force
On 16 January, France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the delivery of the first two H225M Caracal helicopters to the French Air and Space Force.
Japan’s National Police Agency becomes new Airbus H160 operator
The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has taken delivery of two Airbus H160 helicopters, making it the first para-public operator of the type in Japan.
Republic of Ireland orders four Airbus H145M helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has signed a firm contract with the Republic of Ireland Department of Defence to acquire four H145M helicopters.
Airbus secures USD 315 million contract to support U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopters
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has been awarded a USD 315 million contract modification by the U.S. Army to provide logistics and engineering support for its fleet of UH-72 Lakota helicopters.
Spain advances SIRTAP programme: development of first fully indigenous tactical military drone
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has announced significant progress in the SIRTAP Programme, marking a milestone for Spanish aerospace innovation.
Elbit Systems to equip German Airbus A350 with DIRCM self-protection technology
Elbit Systems’ DIRCM technology is specifically designed to counter threats from advanced surface-to-air missiles, utilising laser technology and sophisticated imaging systems.
Frontex selects Airbus in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries for maritime surveillance
The Maritime Heron is equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance tools, including electro-optical and thermal infrared sensors, and a high-performance maritime patrol radar.
Airbus awarded Eutelsat contract to build OneWeb low orbit constellation extension
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build the extension of its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
Airbus secures contract to upgrade Polish C-295M aircraft fleet
On 13 December, Poland’s defence procurement agency signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the upgrade of 16 C-295M CASA aircraft belonging to the Polish Armed Forces.
Airbus and Aerostar successfully test stratospheric ISR communication technologies in the U.S.
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar have successfully completed a joint stratospheric test flight to evaluate satellite communication (satcom) technologies for high-altitude ISR.
Bahrain Ministry of Interior orders nine Airbus H145 helicopters
The Bahrain Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to acquire nine H145 helicopters.
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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.