Arabsat Badr-8 with Airbus’ optical communications payload TELEO successfully launched
The Airbus-built Arabsat Badr-8 telecommunications satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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DGA delivers 10th A330 MRTT aircraft to French Air and Space Force
The French DGAhas recently received and delivered the 10th A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, named Phénix, to the French Air and Space Force.
Air defence: second IRIS-T SLM fire unit delivered to Ukraine
General contractor Diehl Defence, together with its partners HENSOLDT and Airbus, has delivered the second fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine.
22nd Airbus A400M Atlas delivered to the Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the 22nd Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing the delivery development & production phase.
Airbus: VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the French DGA tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea.
Diehl Defence: IRIS-T SLM interoperability demonstrated during NATO exercise
Diehl Defence participated in NATO’s Joint Project Optic Windmill (JPOW) exercise, where it demonstrated the interoperability of its IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defence system.
Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testing
Airbus has selected the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) at Harwell in Oxfordshire to carry out test campaign on the SKYNET 6A.
Airbus Helicopters delivers first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force
This is the eighth helicopter delivered under the 36-unit contract signed at the end of 2021 to supply the Armed Forces and State Security Forces.
Airbus and Luftwaffe celebrate 20 years of cooperation in Manching
For 20 years now, Airbus and the German Air Force in Manching have been working together to ensure that German Eurofighters and Tornados are ready for action when it counts.
Airbus: first C295 for India completes its maiden flight
The first C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023.
Airbus delivers first protected-wounded transport container to the Bundeswehr
Airbus Defence and Space has now handed over the first of 13 protected-wounded transport containers (GVTC) to the German Armed Forces.
Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital finalize acquisition of Aubert & Duval
The holding company owned equally by Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital has finalized the acquisition of Aubert & Duval from Eramet.