NATO agency and NHIndustries launch NH90 Block 2 study to advance helicopter capabilities for future operations
The NATO agency NAHEMA has signed a contract with NHIndustries to begin an architecture study for the NH90 Block 2 upgrade.
Germany receives final Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing full fleet order for Luftwaffe operations
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the delivery of its 53rd Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft, completing the country’s full order for the type.
Airbus, Shield AI and partners complete autonomous H145 flight tests advancing U.S. Marine Corps logistics program
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, in partnership with Shield AI, L3Harris Technologies, and Parry Labs, has completed a fourth autonomous flight test period using an H145 helicopter.
Airbus-built European Service Module ready to support NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission
Airbus has confirmed that the European Service Module (ESM-2), built on behalf of the European Space Agency, is fully integrated, fuelled and ready for the Artemis II mission.
NATO Multinational MRTT fleet reaches Full Operational Capability, strengthening refuelling and support capabilities
NATO’s Multinational MultiRole Tanker Transport Fleet has declared Full Operating Capability during a ceremony held on 26 March 2026 at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands.
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Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]
Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor, successfully engaging a kamikaze drone in a test conducted in northern Germany.
Airbus to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd in the United Kingdom to strengthen sovereign cybersecurity capabilities across Europe
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd from Cobham Ultra, a portfolio company of Advent, the company said.
GE Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters advance joint research on next-generation helicopter propulsion system
GE Aerospace has announced the continuation of its global research collaboration with Airbus Helicopters to develop a next-generation propulsion system for future rotorcraft.
Airbus prepares Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for first flight with European mission system for German Air Force
Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft based on the Kratos Valkyrie platform for their first flight equipped with a European mission system.
Airbus Helicopters selected by European Defence Agency to expand Capa-X drone capabilities under M2UAS project
Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project.
Airbus presents next generation helicopter and high-speed rotorcraft concepts for NATO NGRC study programme
The submission includes two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound rotorcraft. According to Airbus, the […]
Airbus signals support for two-fighter FCAS option as Germany and France reassess next-generation combat aircraft plans
Airbus is prepared to support a two-fighter approach under the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System programme, according to Chief Executive Guillaume Faury.