Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor
Airbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions.
Brunei orders six H145M multi-role helicopters from Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H145M helicopters.
Grupo Oesía secures key contract for Eurodrone cipher development
Grupo Oesía has been awarded a crucial contract by Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to develop the cipher for the Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) of the Eurodrone.
Airbus expands its Earth observation constellation with Pléiades Neo Next
Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation.
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).
UK orders six Airbus H145 helicopters for overseas operations
The UK's Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded a £122 million contract to procure six Airbus H145 helicopters.
Japan Coast Guard orders three additional H225 helicopters from Airbus
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18.
Eurofighter, an ever-evolving system
Thirty years after the first flight and twenty years after the first delivery to the Italian Air Force’s 4th Wing, the first in Italy to operate the aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon now serves as the backbone of the country’s air defence.
Airbus to acquire infodas and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio
Airbus Defence and Space has entered into an agreement to acquire infodas, a Cologne-based, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions.
Airbus-built EUTELSAT 36D satellite shipped inside the BelugaST to its launch site
EUTELSAT 36D is based on the latest generation Eurostar Neo geostationary telecommunications satellite and will provide TV broadcasting (DTH) and government services over Africa, Europe and eastern countries.
NATO MRTT tanker conducts first ever air-to-air refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen
The Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) successfully conducted their first air-to-air (AAR) refueling mission with Czech JAS-39 Gripen on 27 February 2024.
DRF Luftrettung orders up to 10 additional H145 helicopters from Airbus
German helicopter emergency medical services operator DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced orders for up to ten H145 helicopters (seven firm orders, three options).