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...
First steps towards the space station of the future
In 1998, the International Space Station was launched, with astronauts living and working aboard. In addition to advances in medicine or helping to face...
Europe’s Future Combat Air System: on the way to the first flight
• Industry awarded € 3.2 bn by France, Germany and Spain
• FCAS Phase 1B Contract for R&T and flying Demonstrators Global DesignOn behalf of the...
Airbus Beluga delivers Airbus satellite to Kennedy Space Center
First Airbus Eurostar Neo satellite successfully launched just hours before its twin arrived at KSC
Second Eutelsat telecommunications satellite to join its twin...
Airbus tests loading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability...
NASA’s Orion spacecraft with the Airbus-built European Service Module is ready for lunar missions
Europe supplies the ‘heart and lungs’ for astronaut lunar missions
Airbus is leading the European team on behalf of ESANASA's Orion spacecraft will...
Airbus A330 MRTT becomes world’s first tanker certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling operations
Launch of “Auto’Mate” demonstrator to pioneer more advanced autonomous capabilities in the futureThe Airbus A330 MRTT has become the world’s first tanker to be...
Spain orders 20 Eurofighter jets to modernise its combat aircraft fleet
The NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) has signed a landmark contract for the acquisition of 20 latest-generation Eurofighter jets. Known as the...
The Republic of Angola orders three Airbus C295s
The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three Airbus C295s to perform multirole operations. Two aircraft will be specifically equipped for...
Trans-Atlantic team to develop technical concept for NATO’s Future Surveillance and Control capabilities
Airbus Defence and Space together with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and seven industrial players forming the ASPAARO (Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain...
Serbian Air Force and Air Defence becomes new C295 operator
The Serbian Ministry of Defence has ordered two Airbus C295s and therefore the Serbian Air Force and Air Defence joins the family of C295...