Defence buys new helicopters for special operations
The Ministry of Defence is purchasing 14 new helicopters for special operations. The aircraft follow the Cougar transport helicopters.
Atlas Transport Aircraft Delivered to RAF Brize Norton
The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the 22nd Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft, completing the delivery development & production phase.
VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea.
Airbus Helicopters delivers first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force
Airbus delivered the first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force in Albacete. This is the eighth helicopter delivered under the 36-unit contract signed at the end of 2021 to supply the Armed Forces and State Security Forces.
First C295 for India completes its maiden flight
The first C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023.
NATO Support and Procurement Agency orders additional Airbus A330 MRTT
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 10 aircraft.
Airbus welcomes Boeing to H175M Task Force for UK New Medium Helicopter competition
Boeing has become the latest and final defence and aerospace company to join the H175M Task Force addressing the UK New Medium Helicopter requirement.
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.
The DGA notifies the contract for the renovation of CASA CN235 aircraft of the French Air Force and Space
On 20 December 2022, the French Defence Procurement Agency notified the cocontractors Sabena Technics Bod and Thales Avs France SAS of a framework agreement for the renovation of the cockpit of the CN235-200 and CN235-300 of the French Air Force and Space.
The Polish Armed Forces are entering the space domain
In Warsaw an agreement was concluded between the State Treasury – the Armament Agency and Airbus Defense & Space for the supply of 2 observation satellites with a receiving station in Poland.