Airbus to Provide Italy With A330 Tankers Under $1.6B Deal
Italy has awarded Airbus a $1.6 billion contract for the procurement of A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
India’s First Locally Built C-295 Transport Aircraft Nears Debut
India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 system appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus military transport aircraft plant in Gujarat.
Poland Advances Secure Military Satellite Program With EU Firms
Poland is moving to secure dedicated military satellite communications as it teams up with European industry to build a new geostationary defense satellite system.
Airbus Unifies Partner Systems in H145 Autonomous Flight Test
Airbus completes fourth autonomous H145 test phase, integrating all partner systems on a single aircraft for the first time.
British Army Receives Two H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 Helicopters in Brunei
The British Army in Brunei has received two H145-based Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters, part of a six-aircraft order, after Airbus had delivered three of the helicopters to the UK in 2025.
L3Harris, Airbus Nab $1B Support Deals for Canada’s CC-330 Husky Fleet
L3Harris and Airbus have signed $1.07-billion in contracts to maintain the operability of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky tanker/transport aircraft.
Valkyrie Drones Set for First Flight With European Sovereign Mission System
Airbus is reconfiguring the Valkyrie drones with an “AI brain” that unlocks an ability to coordinate entire mission groups all on their own.
Airbus to Support European M2UAS Drone Project
The European Defence Agency has partnered with Airbus Helicopters to research and develop a platform for the organization’s Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System project.
Europe Gears Up to Develop Advanced Hybrid Drone for Multi-Role Missions
European skies could soon see a new hybrid drone as the European Defence Agency taps Survey Copter to study and develop a platform for multi-role missions.
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.
Airbus Ready to Build Two New European Fighters if Countries Want
Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the FCAS warplane program, will support a proposal to instead build two separate jets if the countries participating in the project request it.
Tata, Airbus Open H125 Helicopter Factory in India
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have inaugurated a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, India.
Spain Receives First A400M Equipped With Indra InShield DIRCM System
The Spanish Air and Space Force has received its first A400M military transport aircraft fitted with Indra’s InShield directed infrared countermeasures system.
Eurofighter Typhoon to Be Upgraded With Aerodynamic Enhancement Kit
Eurofighter and NATO have signed a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.
Scaled-Down HADIS Unmanned Glider Soars in Breakthrough Test
HENSOLDT has put its High Altitude Drop Infiltrating System through a key flight test, launching a scaled down version from an A400M transport aircraft.
Singapore Achieves ‘World-First’ Certification for Automated A330 MRTT Refueling
Singapore has achieved a “world-first” milestone with full certification of the automatic air-to-air refueling capability on its Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport.
Kratos Clears Key Test With Airbus on Software-Defined Satellite Control
Kratos has passed a major technical milestone with Airbus, completing factory acceptance testing of its EPOCH software for OneSat satellites.
Spain Taps Airbus, Indra to Build Next-Gen Spy Plane
Airbus A321 is the likely platform for Spain’s new SIGINT aircraft, with twin fuel-efficient turbofan engines, and a wide cabin to accommodate mission systems and operator consoles.
Spain Buys 18 C-295 Military Transport Aircraft From Airbus
Madrid has acquired 18 C-295 tactical transport aircraft from Airbus to replace the Spanish Air and Space Force’s CN-235 and C-212 planes in service since the 1970s.
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.
Spain to Buy 100 Military Helicopters From Airbus
Spain's defense ministry has ordered 100 helicopters from Airbus destined for deployment in various parts of its armed forces, the European aeronautics company said Thursday.
German Navy Receives First NH90 Sea Tiger Helicopter
The German Navy has taken delivery of its first of 31 NH90 Sea Tiger helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, through the joint venture NHIndustries, at its Nordholz base.
German MP Urges Split With France on Fighter Jet Project
A prominent German lawmaker Tuesday called for a split with France in a major next-generation fighter aircraft project, as a high-stakes decision looms on the European program's future.
France Moves to AI-Enable Its Armed Forces in $58M Airbus Deal
France is accelerating the speed and sovereignty of its defense systems by integrating artificial intelligence.
