Airbus secures contract for Bundeswehr’s next-generation military satellite system
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system.
Viasat to provide secure broadband SATCOM for Spanish C295 MPA fleet
Viasat and Airbus Defence and Space will collaborate on the integration of Viasat's dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal, the GAT-5530, into the Spanish C295 MPA fleet.
Airbus and Sener sign contract to design and develop SIRTAP Line-of-Sight control data link
The SIRTAP remotely piloted aerial system will provide the armed forces with an advanced surveillance and reconnaissance tool that will add to their tactical capabilities.
NATO: multinational MRTT fleet expands with delivery of 8th aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Unit (MMU) welcomed its eighth A330 aircraft at Eindhoven Airport adding to its capability to support resilience and flexibility to Allied air operations.
French Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing
Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations.
Belgium procures H145M helicopters from Airbus with NSPA support
The NSPA will support the Belgian Ministry of Defence with the procurement of a fleet of 15 H145M helicopters for its Army and 2 helicopters for its National Police.
Handover of final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Air Force
Lufthansa Technik handed over the third and final Airbus A350 government aircraft to the German Federal Ministry of Defence's Special Air Mission Wing at a festive ceremony during ILA Berlin.
German Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H225 helicopters for its Federal Police
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the H225 includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six helicopters.
Airbus and Helsing to collaborate on artificial intelligence
Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, Europe’s leading defence AI and software company, signed a framework cooperation agreement at the ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin.
Germany to purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets amid growing defence needs
Germany will bolster its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday.
ILA Berlin 2024: Airbus to unveil unmanned Wingman concept
The Wingman’s tasks can range from reconnaissance to jamming targets and engaging targets on the ground or in the air with precision guided munitions or missiles.
First aerial refuelling mission from MMU’s A330 MRTT to C-17 aircraft
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully executed its first heavy air-to-air refuelling (AAR) operation with a C-17 aircraft.