LM introduces the LMXT for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y Program
Lockheed Martin introduces the LMXT as America’s next strategic tanker, “built-in America by Americans for Americans.”
Airbus News
Air
Investment
Two Turkish companies entered the list of Top 100 Defence
Two Turkish companies entered the “Defence News Top 100” list. The list is prepared based on data from a year ago.
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
The teeth of the C295 Gunship are from Roketsan
An improved model of the gunsip aircraft, created from Airbus' C295 transport aircraft, was introduced in France.
Air
Airbus delivers the 100th A400M
Airbus has reached 100 A400M deliveries with MSN111, the tenth A400M for the Spanish Air Force.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Two more H160s for the French Navy
DGA has confirmed an option for Airbus helicopters, Babcock, and Safran helicopter engines for two more H160s for the French Navy.
Air
Logistics
Airbus demonstrates C295 FITS mission system
Airbus has concluded a flight test campaign featuring a new capability for the C295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS).
Air
Space
Airbus Reports First Quarter (Q1) 2021 Results
Airbus SE reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2021.
Air
Tusaş Delivered 300th Barrel For Airbus A320 Section 19
TUSAŞ delivered, 300th unit within the Airbus Section Barrel Program since 2017 to to RUAG Oberpfaffenhofen facilities. TUSAŞ delivers them since 2017.
Air
Airbus to maintain Egyptian C295 Fleet
The Egyptian Air Force, the largest C295 fleet operator worldwide, signed a five-year services contract with Airbus for performance-based fleet support.
Air
Airbus appoints Simon Ward as Head of Turkey
Airbus has named Simon Ward as its Head of Turkey, effective April 1st. He will be responsible for developing and implementing the Airbus strategy in Turkey.
Air
Modernisation
Singapore Received its First H225M Helicopter
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H225M helicopter in Singapore.
Air
Turkey Replaces Missing A400M
Abdurrahman Şeref Can, the Head of the Fixed-Wing Platforms Department from SSB said that the TurAF would receive its last A400M aircraft next year.
Air
Hercules' Retirement Plans
The United Kingdom plans a major change at defence acquisition. The plan includes phasing out the RAF C-130 Hercules fleet in a couple of years.
Air
Hoke Defended FCAS at the French Senate
Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, spoke at the French Senate today about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
Air
Space
Investment
Modernisation
Airbus reports full year 2020 results
Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2020 financial results and provided guidance for 2021.
Space
Logistics
Investment
Defence Politics
Airbus Wins ESA’s Moon Contract
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a further contract with Airbus for the construction of three more European Service Modules (ESM) for Orion.
