Royal Thai Navy orders two more Airbus C295 aircraft for transport, surveillance, and search and rescue missions
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration.
Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for Phitsanulok Air Base
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to strengthen Thailand’s defence capabilities.
Italy signs €1.39 billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
Italy has signed a contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft, beginning the replacement of the Italian Air Force’s current aerial refuelling fleet.
Airbus and Spanish Navy demonstrate crewed-uncrewed teaming in maritime flight trial at Rota
Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical flight trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating crewed-uncrewed teaming in a maritime environment.
Airbus-led team launches Spain’s new SAETA II combat training programme to replace ageing F-5 aircraft fleet
Airbus and a group of Spanish defence firms have unveiled the industrial programme behind Spain’s new Integrated Combat Training System.
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.