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Always a fan favourite at #ILA26: the German #A400M 🇩🇪✈️ The German Air Force operates the largest A400M fleet in the world. They contribute vital airlift capabilities and are a key asset of force projection in international NATO missions. Airbus is currently exploring additional capabilities for this advanced military transport aircraft, such as: ➡️ Extending its cargo capacity from 37 to 40 tonnes. ➡️ Using it as a mothership for drones. ➡️ Implementing satellite-based navigation. ➡️ Equipping it with a modular firefighting kit.
Airbus Defence392,235 views • 2 months ago
An exciting step for European sovereignty at ILA Berlin: "Team Gen 6", a group of eight leading German defence and aviation companies signed a strategic positioning paper. The German and French governments have announced a realignment of the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS). While the development of the overarching 'System of Systems' is progressing as before, the 6th-generation fighter aircraft integrated within it requires a new, agile industrial setup. Together with AUTOFLUG GmbH, Diehl Defence, HENSOLDT, Liebherr Group, MBDA Deutschland, MTU Aero Engines, and Rohde & Schwarz, we at Airbus Defence and Space stand ready to take on the responsibility for a 6th-generation fighter aircraft. Closely integrated with the German partners, the Spanish industry is also forming up with the companies Indra, Airbus, grupo_oesia, GMV, ITP Aero, and Sener. As Team Gen 6, we have the capabilities and the capacities. Now, we are looking for close alignment with policymakers and the Air Force to drive forward a superior European air combat system for collective security.
Airbus Defence325,894 views • 2 months ago
Congratulations to the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace and Sécurité Civile Sécurité Civile for the first successful #A400M deployment to fight the wildfires in South West of France. On July 25, a FFrench Air & Space Force A400M has been equipped with a Roll-on/Roll-off (RO-RO) firefighting prototype kit to support the efforts in the combat against wildfires. The operation consisted of dropping nearly 22 tonnes (20,000 litres) of retardant creating extensive containment lines ahead of fast-moving fire fronts. Stay tuned, more information soon…
Airbus Defence142,754 views • 1 month ago
Announced at #PAS25: the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace has declared the Full Operational Capability of its #A400M fleet. An essential milestone that goes beyond capabilities, it concerns the full fleet envelope of the A400M operative. A Full Operational Capability is based on aircraft, but also is about crews, maintenance, training and infrastructure, including the last certification reached with the aircraft: the ability to drop a special-forces boat for the French Navy Commandos, which was achieved last February. With 24 aircraft and more than 10 years in operation, the French A400M fleet has achieved a definitive level of maturity.
Airbus Defence1,045,720 views • 1 year ago
En la #FiestaNacional 🇪🇸 celebramos el espíritu de descubrimiento y el encuentro de culturas. ✈️ En Airbus, compartimos estos valores mientras trabajamos por la seguridad, el progreso y la exploración. 🚀 Desde nuestras raíces españolas y europeas hasta nuestra huella global 🌍, apoyamos a quienes protegen, ayudan y emprenden por el bienestar común. 🎥 Descubre más en nuestro vídeo. #12Octubre #DFN24
Airbus Defence1,613,373 views • 1 year ago
👀 Spotted over Berlin: the German #A400M. How would you rate this performance? 🤩 #ILA24
Airbus Defence1,578,790 views • 2 years ago
The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara 🇮🇳, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post production testing process. As the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India, the test flight advances the programme's objective of delivering the first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft this year to the Indian Air Force. A game changer in the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, the C295 India programme is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector. The programme's progress reflects the steady and dedicated work of Airbus, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the several Indian MSMEs, which are manufacturing parts for the aircraft across India. We thank the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, for their unwavering trust in us. We are building the future of Indian aerospace. #Airbus #TASL #C295 #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat
Airbus Defence170,675 views • 2 months ago
May we present? This is the Valkyrie. Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029. In Manching, near Munich, the company is currently preparing the first two Valkyries it acquired from its US partner Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. with a sovereign European mission system, the Multiplatform Autonomous Reconfigurable and Secure (MARS) system, for their maiden flight. MARS also contains an AI-supported software brain called MindShare which not only replaces the missing pilot, but is also capable of coordinating entire mission groups by being distributed across many manned and uncrewed platforms. They are scheduled to fly later this year. Read more:
Airbus Defence186,677 views • 5 months ago
New milestone achieved! The #Airbus U850 #SIRTAP has successfully completed its first taxi at the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio Getafe Air Base runway, right next to our facilities. During this taxi test, the aircraft is fully controlled from the ground control station. The test verifies the correct integration and performance of the braking system, steering function, navigation sensors, and commands from the control station itself. Why is this key? It confirms the seamless interaction between hardware, software, and vehicle dynamics. It also validates the aircraft's ability to maneuver safely on the ground before progressing to high-speed taxi trials and the subsequent flight test campaign. We are one step closer to the first flight! Stay tuned.
Airbus Defence44,336 views • 2 months ago
France launches the development of new capabilities for the #A400M to equip the aircraft with multi-mission capabilities in the fields of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). Thanks to the new mission system, the French A400Ms will be ready to play a key role in the joint operations of the future. Learn more: #Eurosatory
Airbus Defence43,545 views • 2 months ago
Airbus Defence and Space delivered the first #A400M to the Indonesia Ministry of Defence, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military transport capabilities. The heavy tactical airlift will be operated by the Indonesian Air Force. 🇮🇩 Read more:
Airbus Defence110,831 views • 10 months ago
✅ First #C295 Search and Rescue aircraft for Spain just delivered! The aircraft, assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in San Pablo, Seville, Spain, will perform its ferry flight in the coming days to join the Ejército del Aire y del Espacio 46th Wing at Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria. As the natural replacement for the fleet of CN-235 VIGMA aircraft, the C295 SAR provides a major leap in range and tactical capabilities. The platform stands out for its high versatility in both maritime and overland operations. It is fully optimized to conduct national and international search and rescue missions, as well as maritime security operations, and the prevention of illicit trafficking. Airbus will also deliver two additional maritime surveillance C295 aircraft this year out of a total order of eight, alongside the first two C295 aircraft in transport configuration from the Spanish Ministry of Defence’s 2025 order. The delivery of the first C295 in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration for Spain, the most complex mission variant of the C295 to date, is planned for 2028. To satisfy this growing global demand, Airbus is executing a production ramp up at its Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Seville, boosting its cadence from 10 to 13 C295 aircraft per year. The C295 remains the undisputed leader in its segment, holding an 85% world market share with 335 orders across 39 countries.
Airbus Defence32,196 views • 2 months ago
Thailand 🇹🇭 has acquired one A330 MRTT+, the enhanced A330neo-based version of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport! ✈️ The aircraft’s advanced capabilities will be instrumental in securing Thailand’s sovereignty, providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and supporting Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions. Read more on the acquisition:
Airbus Defence99,554 views • 11 months ago
Watch as the first #A400M for Indonesia 🇮🇩 lifts off for its maiden flight 🛫 During the flight, the aircraft performed a range of manoeuvres to validate the aircraft’s handling and evaluate key systems. We’re already working on the second A400M for the Indonesian Air Force in our Final Assembly Line in Seville 🇪🇸, which is currently undergoing tests before moving on to the paintshop. 🎨 Delivery of the first Indonesian A400M is scheduled for the end of 2025.
Airbus Defence102,171 views • 1 year ago
