Boeing joins the Airbus H175M Task Force for UK New Medium Helicopter competition
Boeing has become the latest and final defence and aerospace company to join the Airbus H175M Task Force addressing the UK New Medium Helicopter requirement.
Airbus wins contract from Angola for Earth observation satellite Angeo-1
Airbus Defence and Space has announced an agreement for Angeo-1, the first very high performance Angolan Earth observation satellite, to be manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space in France, which strengthens the collaboration between the two countries.
Sener to develop two line-of-sight data link systems for Eurodrone program
Airbus Defence and Space and Sener Aerospace and Defense have signed the contract to develop the two line-of-sight data link systems for the Eurodrone program.
Fighter jets train air-to-air-refueling above Germany
On February 6, 2023, an A-330 MRTT aircraft conducted air-to-air refueling training over Germany with eight Eurofighters providing training for both jet pilots and refueling crews.
Airbus launches European Defence Fund R&D projects
Airbus has launched two defence research and development projects that it is coordinating as part of the 2021 European Defence Fund (EDF).
Airbus: 344 helicopters delivered in 2022
In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive 216 light single engine helicopters sold. Deliveries increased from 338 in 2021 to 344.
Airbus to provide satellite communications for Belgian Armed Forces
Airbus has signed a contract with the Belgian Ministry of Defence to provide tactical satellite communications services for a 15 year period.
Airbus establishes subsidiary in Slovakia to support Ministry of Interior projects
Airbus opens subsidiary in the Slovakian capital to support Ministry of Interior projects and related activities.
Airbus and VDL Group join forces to produce an airborne laser communication terminal
Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement for the development and manufacturing of a laser communication terminal for aircraft, known as UltraAir.
Airbus S950: the future Polish very high resolution optical satellite system
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with Poland to provide a geospatial intelligence system including the development, manufacture, launch and delivery in orbit of two high-performance optical Earth observation satellites.
GMV improves in-flight refueling efficiency
Aerial hose-and-drogue refueling operations have undergone little in the way of technological upgrades over the past 70 years.
Airbus to provide 2 Pléiades Neo satellites, receiving station to Polish Armed Forces
Airbus will provide Polish Armed Forces with two Pléiades Neo observation satellites and a receiving station.