Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), acting on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), to develop new capabilities for the A400M military transport aircraft. The upgrades, known as the Parallel Mission System (PMS), will equip French Air and Space Force A400Ms with enhanced […]
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ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to undertake a cabin modification programme for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (A330 MRTT+) aircraft in support of Airbus’ customer. The A330 MRTT+ represents the A330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven A330 MRTT aerial refuelling and transport
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Germany has exercised its option to acquire 20 additional H145M light combat helicopters, significantly expanding its future rotary-wing capabilities. The decision follows a contract signed in December 2023 and brings the total number of H145M aircraft on order to 82. The helicopters, designated Leichter Kampfhubschrauber (LKH), are being procured to meet a wide range of
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The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a framework contract valued at up to €50 million (US$58.5 million) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) components into the weapons, information, communication and cybersecurity systems used by the French armed forces. This multi-year initiative reinforces France’s ambition to strengthen technological sovereignty and accelerate
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Germany is enhancing its defence power with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighter jets. Under the latest contract, Airbus will assemble the multi-role aircraft at its Manching facility near Munich. The first delivery to the German Air Force is planned for 2031, with the final aircraft arriving by 2034. Each jet will include state-of-the-art sensors,
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Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed that its newly reorganised structure will come into effect on July 1, 2025, as previously announced. The company has now completed all necessary information and consultation processes with social partners at both European and national levels regarding its adaptation plan. These discussions concluded with productive agreements, marking a key
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Airbus has released that it plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its Defence and Space division by mid-2026, aiming to enhance competitiveness by streamlining its organisational structure. Specific details of the restructuring plan have not yet been disclosed. The announcement follows Airbus’ report of a decline in second-quarter profits in July. Earlier this
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The Eurodrone programme has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor, this significant milestone in the programme was achieved with OCCAR and representatives from the four customer nations (France, Germany, Italy, and Spain), along with the three major sub-contractors (MSCs) – Airbus Defence and Space
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