Airbus–Kratos U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft completes first European flight
Airbus and Kratos have completed the first European flight of the U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft, marking a milestone towards their target of delivering...
Airbus begins development of first IRIS² satellites
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an initial contract to design and manufacture satellites for the first low-Earth-orbit layer of the European Union’s IRIS²...
French Armed Forces order eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones
The French Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate has ordered four additional U050 Capa-X systems from Airbus Helicopters following successful trials of an initial system acquired in...
Eutelsat orders 229 additional OneWeb satellites from Airbus
Eutelsat has ordered another 229 OneWeb satellites from Airbus Defence and Space to reinforce and renew its low-Earth-orbit connectivity constellation.
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[French National Day, July 14, 2026] 98 aircraft showcase France’s air power
98 aircraft showcase France's air power.
Authors: Martin Gillet & Benoît Denet reporting from Évreux Air Force Base (Base aérienne 105) LFOE. The July 14,...
France to transform A400M into airborne command, ISR and drone-mothership platform
France has launched a major upgrade programme for its A400M fleet, awarding Airbus Defence and Space a contract through OCCAR and the Direction générale...
Airbus unveils expanded drone portfolio at ILA Berlin
Airbus Defence and Space is showcasing one of Europe's broadest uncrewed aircraft portfolios at ILA Berlin 2026, highlighting new autonomous helicopters, collaborative combat drones,...
Airbus tests ‘Bird of Prey’ drone interceptor against kamikaze UAVs
Airbus has successfully completed the first demonstration flight of its autonomous “Bird of Prey” interceptor drone, designed to counter kamikaze-style unmanned aerial threats.
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Airbus to build 340 additional OneWeb satellites under new Eutelsat contract
Airbus Defence and Space has secured a new contract from Eutelsat to manufacture an additional 340 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for the OneWeb...
Airbus chosen to lead Spain’s next-generation combat pilot training system
Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Spain’s Ministry of Defence to lead the development and deployment of the Spanish Air and Space...
Airbus secures €50 million framework contract to embed AI across French Armed Forces systems
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a framework contract worth up to €50 million by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to integrate...
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales join forces to create a leading European space power
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge their space activities into a new joint company that will act as...
Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to bolster air superiority and future capabilities
Germany has ordered 20 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Airbus to reinforce its air defence and NATO commitments. The deal, signed at Airbus’s Manching...
Europe launches first next-generation weather satellite, MetOp-SG A1, to boost forecast accuracy
Europe’s first next-generation meteorological satellite, MetOp-SG A1, was successfully launched on 13 August 2025 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. Built...
Airbus and Kratos partner on combat drone for German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and Kratos Defense (USA) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a combat-ready variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone, integrated...
[Debriefing] International Paris Air Show – Salon International du Bourget 2025
International Paris Air Show
Salon International du Bourget 2025
Authors: Martin Gillet & Benoît Denet reporting from Le Bourget, Paris.It is with a warm weather...
Drone Forge places inaugural order of Airbus Flexrotor
Authors Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet.Paris, France, 18 June 2025 – Australian aerospace start-up Drone Forge and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement to...
Ariane 6 successfully launches CSO-3 satellite, strengthening European defense capabilities
The Airbus-built CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) satellite for the French Armed Forces has successfully launched aboard Ariane 6 on its first commercial flight from...
Airbus to upgrade French naval communication network with RIFAN 3
Airbus Defence and Space, leading a consortium with Naval Group, has secured a €480 million, 10-year contract from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA)...
Airbus secures contract to define France’s future maritime patrol aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space, in partnership with Thales, has signed a 24-month risk-assessment contract with the French Defence Procurement Agency to advance France’s future...