Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has placed an order for 16 Airbus C295 aircraft configured for Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA),...
Airbus upgrades A400M firefighter prototype kit
Airbus Defence and Space has completed a recent flight-test campaign for the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating...
Airbus to make Eurofighter fit for electronic combat
Airbus has received parliamentary approval to equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic combat, creating the Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat). This initiative will incorporate a...
Airbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS
Airbus has inked a pivotal deal with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the procurement and development of SIRTAP, a cutting-edge High-Performance Tactical UAS...
Airbus introduces patented “Detumbler” to tackle in-orbit debris
Airbus has introduced its patented "Detumbler" device, designed to address the issue of in-orbit debris by preventing satellites from tumbling at the end of...
Lockheed Martin to partner with multiple European companies on F-16 training center in Romania
The first European F-16 Training Center was inaugurated today, 13 November, at the Fetesti Air Base in southern Romania. Lockheed Martin and subcontractors, Daedalus...
Airbus and Republic of Singapore Air Force achieve successful A330 MRTT automatic refuelling tests for F-15 fighter jets
In a significant milestone for air-to-air refuelling, Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have successfully completed a series of automatic air-to-air...
Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf:
Airbus has initiated the construction of a new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at Wunstorf Air Base, featured Airbus...
Sabena Engineering and Airbus sign MoU for the maintenance of the Belgium-Luxembourg A400M fleet
Airbus and Sabena Engineering have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for industrial collaboration in the establishment of an aircraft maintenance line in Belgium...
Airbus delivers first C295 military transport aircraft to India
Airbus Defence and Space has officially delivered the first of 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of a fleet...
SYRACUSE 4B secure military communications satellite successfully launched on final Ariane 5 launcher
Satellite to serve France’s sovereignty needs by connecting its armed forces deployed on operationsThe SYRACUSE 4B communications satellite, built by Airbus and Thales Alenia...
Germany renews A400M In-Service Support contract with Airbus
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support in Koblenz, Germany has awarded Airbus with a contract renewal for the Luftwaffe’s...
Eyes on the dark side: successful launch for Euclid spacecraft
ESA’s Euclid mission equipped with Airbus telescope
Spacecraft will investigate dark energy and dark matterThe European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid science spacecraft has...
(Agenda) You’re invited ! Open Doors Melsbroek Airbase May 27th-28th
You are cordially invited to attend the Melsbroek Airbase
Open Doors on Weekend of May 27th and 28th
Author: Martin GilletThe Chief of Staff, Colonel...
[Pics] Official opening of the BELUX National A400M Training Centre (BNTC) in Melsbroek
Official opening of the BELUX National
A400M Training Centre (BNTC) in Melsbroek
Author: Martin Gillet
On May 22nd, the Belgian Minister of Defence Ms Ludivine Dedonder,...
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....
Eurofighter to secure 26,000 jobs in Spain until 2060
To contribute nearly €1.7 billion to Spanish GDP and to create almost 700 jobs in Spain per year.
Main beneficiaries in the Community...
Launch of the Task Force on the Fighter of the Future.
In the coming weeks, the Belgian Royal High Institute for Defence will bring together important players from the Belgian industry in the framework of...
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 Armed Forces...
Airbus finalises JUICE – ready for its mission to Jupiter
Satellite ready to leave Europe before its launch in April
Galileo tribute plaque unveiled in Airbus’ cleanroom and mounted on the spacecraft
ESA’s...