Airbus: aerial refuelling without human intervention
Disruptive technology for fully autonomous in-flight refuelling – designated Auto’Mate – is being evolved by the Airbus Defence and Space business unit in collaboration withAirbus UpNext.
Future Combat Air System (FCAS) – enter the Internet of Military Things
The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of different aircraft and platforms.
The NH90 helicopter in Spain: the family keeps growing
With more than 10,000 flight hours under its belt, the NH90 has provided the Spanish Army and Air Force with new capabilities, fleet rationalisation and safety improvements.
Airbus and SATLANTIS to develop infrared capability for the Spanish MoD
Airbus and SATLANTIS, a leading Spanish space company specialising in optical instruments, have signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop infrared capability for the Spanish MoD.
Hungarian Defence Forces take delivery of two H225M helicopters from airbus
The European aerospace giant, Airbus Helicopters, delivered another two H225M helicopters to the Hungarian Defence Forces.
German defence industry develops technologies for Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS)
The study contract, signed in cooperation with a consortium of industry leaders, lays the foundation for seven integrated research […]
Swiss Air Force clocks 100,000 flight hours with the H135 helicopter
The H135 can be used in many different roles and a range of attachments (e.g. rescue winch, rope down device, load beams, and ski pads) can be fitted in a short time.
Airbus: naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea from a French Navy frigate
The derisking study for the SDAM programme was awarded to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group by the DGA.
Spanish Navy takes delivery of first H135 helicopter from Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H135 helicopter to the Spanish Navy (Armada), the company announced on social media.
Germany supplied another IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine
Berlin has transferred a third IRIS-T SLM air defence system to Ukraine, an unspecified number of additional missiles for the IRIS-T SLS system, and one TRML-4D air surveillance radar.
Airbus Helicopters boosts competitiveness with 3D printing
“Our extensive capabilities in this process along the manufacturing chain are a real competitive advantage,” said Stefan Thomé, Managing […]
Airbus and Northrop Grumman sign strategic partnership for the UK’s Skynet programme
Airbus and Northrop Grumman say the partnership is vitally important as military forces increasingly use space-based assets to fulfil their missions and require specialised technology to transmit information via space.