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The UK Ministry of Defence to Replace Its Helicopter Fleet
Air Modernisation

The UK Ministry of Defence to Replace Its Helicopter Fleet

The British Ministry of Defence issued a tender to procure up to 44 New Medium Helicopters (NMH) to replace the Royal Air Force's existing helicopters.

Angola to Acquire three C295 for maritime surveillance
Air

Angola to Acquire three C295 for maritime surveillance

Angola ordered three Airbus C295s to perform multi-role operations while two will be equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.

Turkish Air Force Completed its A400M Fleet
Air

Turkish Air Force Completed its A400M Fleet

Turkey became the first country to complete its A400M fleet as it received the long waited for the tenth and last aircraft. Today, the plane entered the Turkish Air Force (TAF) inventory with its delivery to Kayseri. President of Defence Industry Professor İsmail Demir announced on his social media accounts: “Our A400M Fleet has been completed! Our 10th and last aircraft produced for TAF within the scope of the A400M Project, in which we are partners in the design and production of the TAF for tactical transportation missions, entered the inventory. Congratulations."

OCCAR has awarded Airbus the upgrade of 60 Tiger
Air Modernisation

OCCAR has awarded Airbus the upgrade of 60 Tiger

OCCAR has awarded a contract to Airbus for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.

A400M Becomes “Mothership” for UAVs
Air Unmanned Systems

A400M Becomes “Mothership” for UAVs

An A400M successfully air-launched a Do-DT25 drone from its rear cargo ramp door.

Serbia signed a deal to replace An-26 with C295 airlifter
Air

Serbia signed a deal to replace An-26 with C295 airlifter

Serbia acquires two C295 transport aircraft to be delivered late next year. The plan was announced in Belgrade during the Partner 2021 defence exhibition.

Airbus Reported Consolidated Full-Year 2021 Results
Investment

Airbus Reported Consolidated Full-Year 2021 Results

Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year 2021 financial results and guided for 2022.

Airbus H145 Fires Rafael ER2 Anti-Tank Missiles
Air Weapon / Missile

Airbus H145 Fires Rafael ER2 Anti-Tank Missiles

According to Soldat & Technik, Airbus H145M helicopter conducted initial firing tests to integrate Rafael ER2 anti-tank missiles in January.

Turkey Receives Long Waited A400M but not Sooner than April
Air

Turkey Receives Long Waited A400M but not Sooner than April

Airbus production A400M airlifter aircraft with serial number MSN 023 took off from the Airbus Seville facility on May 09th, 2015. The airlifter was on its first flight. Soon after take-off, the aircrew lost control, and the aircraft crashed, turning into a fireball.

Airbus Delivers Delayed A400M to Belgium and Luxembourg
Air

Airbus Delivers Delayed A400M to Belgium and Luxembourg

Airbus delivered a new A400M to the binational BNU A400M unit in Melsbroek on January 14th. The plane arrived in Belgium from Seville, Spain.

Airbus to Establish Aircraft Lifecycle Centre in China
Air Investment

Airbus to Establish Aircraft Lifecycle Centre in China

Airbus has inked a MoU with Chengdu City and Tarmac Aerosave to establish China's first sustainable aircraft "lifecycle" servicing centre.

Thales and Airbus to create the ‘highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot’
Air Communication

Thales and Airbus to create the ‘highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot’

Thales has collaborated with the Airbus Perlan Mission II to develop the ‘highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot.’ FlytLink.

Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA to increase its ASW capabilities
Navy / Maritime

Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA to increase its ASW capabilities

According to Spanish “Defensa” website, the Royal Moroccan Navy has launched a program to acquire two multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.

France Orders the H160M Helicopters
Air

France Orders the H160M Helicopters

DGA has signed a deal with Airbus Helicopters to develop and acquire the H160M in the Light Joint Helicopter Programme (HIL) framework.