Airbus Defence and Space

Germany’s First Quadriga Eurofighter Takes Maiden Flight

The German Air Force’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter EF-2000 aircraft under Project Quadriga has completed its maiden flight.

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Canada’s First CC-330 Husky Tanker Transport Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s “Husky 006” — its first of four new incoming A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft — has completed its maiden flight at Airbus’ Getafe facility in Spain.

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Airbus, Ukraine’s Brave1 Partner on Defense Technology Development 

Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement with Brave1, the Ukrainian government's defense systems coordination platform.

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France to Turn A400M Into Command-and-Control and ISR Platform

Airbus will equip the A400M trasport aircraft with new multi-mission capability, enabling command-and-control of air and ground assets.

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Airbus Selects Indra for C295 Full-Flight Simulator in Spain 

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Indra to develop a new full-flight simulator for the C295 military transport aircraft.

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Airbus to Open New A330 Aircraft Conversion Center in Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has announced the establishment of a new A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft conversion facility in Seville, Spain.

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Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ Interceptor Engages Kamikaze Drone in First Demo Flight

The Airbus-made “Bird of Prey” interceptor drone prototype has completed its first demonstration flight, involving a mission against a kamikaze drone.

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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.

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Saab, Airbus in Talks to Collaborate on Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

European defense giants Saab and Airbus are in talks to collaborate on unmanned combat aircraft technology to support piloted fighter jets, similar to the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).

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Airbus A400M Safely Lands Heavy Payload on Grass Runway

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated that its A400M Atlas can safely land fully loaded on grass runways.

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