Airbus Sets Out New Military Helicopter Concepts for NATO
Airbus has answered NATO’s call for the next generation of rotorcraft, unveiling concepts designed for high-speed flights and operational flexibility.
French Navy Orders Aliaca VTOL Drone From Airbus
France has ordered the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system in its vertical take-off and landing configuration via Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, Survey Copter.
France Formalizes Shipborne Drone Capability With VSR700 Serial Production
France has awarded a production contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for six shipborne VSR700 drones to equip the French Navy.
First Jupiter HC2 Enters Service With UK’s Joint Aviation Command
The UK’s Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has welcomed its first of six Jupiter HC2 helicopters — based on the Airbus H145 — into service, moving closer to supporting British forces overseas.
Spain Clears Record 100-Helicopter Airbus Acquisition
Spain will buy 100 Airbus helicopters in its the largest rotary-wing acquisition under the country's Directorate General for Armament and Material.
Airbus Delivers First H160 Helicopter to France’s National Gendarmerie
France has taken delivery of the first H160 helicopter for the French National Gendarmerie at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane facility.
Airbus Shows Off Futuristic Helicopter With No Cockpit
Airbus has brought a twist to aviation with its unmanned helicopter, the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, showcased during the Association of the US Army expo.
Thailand Orders Additional H225 Helicopters From Airbus
Airbus has received a contract to supply two H225 multirole helicopters for the Royal Thai Air Force.
Airbus H145 Helicopter Flies Autonomously for First Time With Shield AI’s Hivemind
Aerospace giant Airbus has completed its first autonomous helicopter flight test using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system.
Airbus, Leonardo to Drive NH90 Helicopter Evolution for NATO
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo have collaborated to lay the groundwork for the extended utility of the NH90 helicopter within NATO.
Australian Startup Orders Flexrotor Drones From Airbus
Australian aerospace startup Drone Forge has signed a deal to acquire mission-ready Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) from Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Supplies Two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to Spanish Navy
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT) to the Spanish Navy.
Airbus Delivers First H145 Helicopter for British Military Ops in Brunei, Cyprus
The UK Ministry of Defence has received the first of six H145 helicopters that will support British troops deployed in Brunei and Cyprus.
Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters
Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year.
Mahindra to Produce Airbus H130 Helicopter Cabins in India
Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement with Mahindra Aerostructures to set up production of the H130 fuselage in India.
Airbus Unveils French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype
Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle.
Cyprus Military Receives First Two H145M Helicopters From Airbus
Cyprus has taken delivery of the first two H145M multirole helicopters from Airbus under a contract signed in 2022.
France Receives Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters
France's defense procurement agency has delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to the air and space force.
Spain Accepts First Airbus NH90 Helicopter in Standard 3 Configuration
Spain has received its first Airbus NH90 helicopter in the Standard 3 configuration as part of a batch of 23 helicopters.
Bahrain Orders Nine H145 Helicopters From Airbus
Bahrain has purchased nine H145 Airbus helicopters to support law enforcement missions and emergency medical operations.
NATO Aircraft to Receive Self-Protection Suites From Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems has received a $175-million deal to provide self-protection suites to a European NATO customer’s aircraft.
Airbus Sends Mission Helicopters to Hungary, France, Spain
Airbus has handed over multiple helicopters to the Hungarian, French, and Spanish Armed Forces as part of separate agreements signed with the NATO countries.
Airbus to Extend Tiger Military Helicopter Support for Germany, France, Spain
Airbus has signed a deal to continue providing Tiger helicopter fleet support for the German, French, and Spanish Armed Forces.
Airbus Completes NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter Flight Trials for German Navy
The NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter has completed 11 months of flight tests, paving the way for delivery to the German Navy at the end of next year.
