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Article rédigé pour La Vigie blog du cabinet de synthèse stratégique du Général (2S) O. Kempf Récemment, un responsable de @AirbusDefence aurait affirmé que « il est illusoire pour les Européens de ch...

AviationNews – Airbus increases production of the C295 transport aircraft to successfully meet a rising global demand for tactical airlift capacity. To ensure timely deliveries for international military clients, the aerospace manufacturer has decided to significantly increase the production rate of the C295, elevating its annual output from 10 to 13 units at its primary assembly facility in Seville, Spain.

New milestone achieved! The #Airbus U850 #SIRTAP has successfully completed its first taxi at the @EjercitoAire Getafe Air Base runway, right next to our facilities. During this taxi test, the aircra...

Roll-out of first HALCÓN I Eurofighter On 1 June 2026, Airbus Defence and Space rolled out the first Eurofighter Typhoon at its Getafe (Spain) facilities. The new fighter, a dual-

AviationNews – The Royal Thai Air Force has officially ordered two new Airbus C295 transport aircraft to expand its military airlift and logistical operations. This strategic acquisition reinforces the nation's defense readiness, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2029. The agreement pairs the Thai military with the European aerospace manufacturer to heavily bolster regional transport capacities.

Aviation News – Thailand has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), strengthening the country’s military airlift and humanitarian response capabilities. The new aircraft will be assigned to the 46th Wing Division at Phitsanulok Air Base, expanding Thailand’s tactical transport fleet. The acquisition marks another step in Thailand’s ongoing military aviation modernization program. The country already operates three C295 aircraft through the Royal Thai Army, which have been conducting troop and cargo transport missions since 2016.

Italy drops Boeing KC-46 for €1.4B Airbus A330 MRTT tanker fleet, boosting NATO aerial refueling power and interoperability.

First three Spanish C295 maritime surveillance aircraft ready On 5 May 2026, Airbus Defence published photos of the first three C295MSA-W maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) for t

Airbus delivers the 53rd A400M to Germany and announces upgrades including payload increase, missile deployment, firefighting kit, and advanced avionics.

Article rédigé pour La Vigie blog du cabinet de synthèse stratégique du Général (2S) O. Kempf Récemment, un responsable de @AirbusDefence aurait affirmé que « il est illusoire pour les Européens de ch...

Article rédigé pour La Vigie blog du cabinet de synthèse stratégique du Général (2S) O. Kempf Récemment, un responsable de @AirbusDefence aurait affirmé que « il est illusoire pour les Européens de ch...

Airbus tests the Bird of Prey drone with up to 8 missiles to counter kamikaze drones (X @AirbusDefence) Airbus has successfully conducted the first tests of the Bird of Prey, a new unmanned fighter designed to tackle modern aerial threats, including kamikaze drones. Equipped with Mark I lightweight missiles, the system was tested in conditions simulating real combat in a military area in northern Germany, marking a major advance in automated air defense. During the tests, the drone demonstrated the ability to operate autonomously, identifying, classifying and engaging targets without direct human intervention.

Airbus tests 'Bird of Prey' drone with up to 8 missiles to counter kamikaze drones (X @AirbusDefence) Airbus has successfully conducted the first test of the 'Bird of Prey', a new unmanned fighter jet developed to counter modern aerial threats, including kamikaze drones. Equipped with lightweight Mark I missiles, the system was tested under realistic combat conditions at a military test site in northern Germany and represents a significant advance in automated air defense technology. During the testing process, the drone demonstrated autonomous operation capabilities to identify, classify, and attack targets without direct human intervention.

First photo of new German Air Force Eurofighter On 27 March 2026, Dietmar Fenners photographed Eurofighter Typhoon 34+03, a Tranche 4 aircraft, at the Airbus Defence and Space fina

AviationNews – Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated its new Mindshare mission autonomy software, marking a definitive shift toward a software-defined battlespace where crewed and uncrewed platforms operate as a unified force. By enabling uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to execute complex, synchronized missions with minimal human oversight, the system effectively decouples tactical logic from hardware, allowing military capabilities to evolve at "software speed."

A400M. X @AirbusDefence The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has received its 52nd A400M military transport aircraft, strengthening the national heavy transport fleet. The aircraft, developed by Airbus Defence, is considered one of the pillars of European air logistics. A400M it is powered by four turboprop engines with a total power of approximately 44,000 hp, reaches a top speed of up to 750 km/h and has a range of over 8,700 km.

A400M. X @AirbusDefence The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has received its 52nd A400M military transport aircraft, strengthening the country's heavy transport fleet. The aircraft, developed by Airbus Defense, is considered one of the pillars of air logistics in Europe. the-A400M Driven by four turboprop engines with a total power of about 44,000 hp, it reaches a maximum speed of up to 750 km/h and has a range exceeding 8,700 km.