AALTO HAPS: Zephyr completes 13-day stratospheric flight from Kenya
AALTO HAPS Ltd., a subsidiary of Airbus, has successfully completed a 13-day stratospheric flight and testing mission with its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS).
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Airbus-built SpainSat NG-I new generation satellite successfully launched
The first of the two Airbus-built new generation SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, in the U.S.
Airbus and HENSOLDT partner to upgrade German Airborne Weapon Systems Electronic Warfare Center
Airbus Defence and Space, in close partnership with German defence company HENSOLDT, will equip the “German Airborne Weapon Systems Electronic Warfare Center” with cutting-edge software and hardware.
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.