The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft configured for transport, surveillance and search-and-rescue operations. The order follows an Air Force order last week for two aircraft.
Royal Thai Navy Orders Two C295s
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Italy Orders Six Airbus A330 MRTT Tankers
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Italy’s Ministry of Defence has awarded a €1.393 billion contract to Airbus Defence and Space for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft and integrated logistics support under a Heavy Multi Role tanker fleet modernization program. The procurement process covered aircraft acquisition and long-term support arrangements over a planned period of 122 months.
Airbus Expands A330 MRTT Capacity
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Airbus Defence and Space plans to open a new A330 MRTT conversion centre in Seville, Spain, by the end of 2027. The facility will increase annual aircraft conversion capacity, support maintenance work and upgrade aircraft already in service.
Thailand Orders Two Airbus C295 Airlifters
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The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft for its 46th Wing Division at Phitsanulok air base. The aircraft will be assembled in Spain, with the first delivery scheduled for 2029. Thailand already operates three C295 aircraft through the Royal Thai Army.
Airbus, Partners Sign Poland Sat Deal
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Airbus, Thales Alenia Space and RADMOR have signed an agreement to develop a geostationary defence communications satellite for Poland. The system will support secure military communications and includes both space and ground infrastructure components.
Airbus Readies Valkyrie UCCA for Flight
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Airbus is preparing two Valkyrie-based uncrewed combat aircraft in Germany for their first flight with a European mission system. The programme aims to deliver a collaborative combat aircraft capability to the German Air Force by 2029.
Airbus Tests Bird of Prey Interceptor
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Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor in Germany. The drone autonomously detected and engaged a kamikaze drone using a Mark I missile, with further trials planned in 2026.
Airbus to Build 340 More OneWeb Satellites
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Airbus Defence and Space has secured a contract from Eutelsat to manufacture 340 additional OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites. The order, which follows a 2024 purchase of 100 satellites, is intended to maintain operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation.
Airbus, Indra to study Spain SIGINT aircraft
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Airbus Defence and Space and Indra have been selected to carry out an 18-month definition study for Spain’s future SIGINT aircraft. The work comes alongside Airbus-led combat training programmes which will incorporate the induction of 30 Turkish HÜRJET trainer aircraft and follows Spain’s recent order for additional C295 transport aircraft.
France Awards Airbus €50 Million AI Integration Contract
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France’s DGA has selected Airbus Defence and Space for a framework contract of up to €50 million to integrate artificial intelligence into French military systems, beginning with upgrades to the Spationav maritime surveillance network and expanding into intelligence, cybersecurity and communications.
Airbus Delivers 1st A400M Transport Aircraft to Indonesia
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Airbus has delivered the first A400M military transport aircraft to Indonesia; the first of two ordered in 2021, to support transport, humanitarian, and potential firefighting missions across the archipelago. With this delivery, Indonesia has become the tenth operator of the tactical airlifter.
04 more A330 MRTT refuellers for Saudi Arabia
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The Royal Saudi Air Force already operates six Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft and the four new aircraft are expected to enter service in 2027. A total of 82 A330 MRTT aircraft have been ordered by 15 countries, giving Airbus a 90 percent market share outside the USA.
Airbus unveils new loyal wingman concept
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According to Airbus, ‘In military aviation, a Wingman is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus contributes to mission success. In the Airbus concept, the Wingman is going to operate very much in the same way – only that it is neither a pilot nor a fighter jet flown by one. It is a fighter-type drone that will be commanded by a pilot in a current combat aircraft such as the Eurofighter and can take on high-risk mission tasks that would pose a bigger threat to manned-only aircraft.’
Airbus delivers first C-295 to India
| The aircraft is the first in an order for 56 C-295 transport aircraft to replace the Avro 748 aircraft of the Indian Air Force with final delivery by August 2031
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According to Airbus, ‘The first 16 C295s of the 56 aircraft on order will be assembled at the San Pablo Sur site in Seville, Spain, with the second aircraft due to be delivered in May 2024 and the next 14 rolled out at a rate of one per month until August 2025.’
Airbus returns from Dubai with A400M, MRTT orders
02 A400M sales to Indonesia, 02 A330 MRTT sales to UAE & 03 to Spain
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Airbus went home from the Dubai Air Show 2021 with orders for two A400M aircraft from Indonesia and two A330 MRTT from the UAE, and an order for three aircraft from Spain just before the air show.
