Defence
From military aircraft and UAS to collaborative cloud and satellite communications
Pioneering the future of air power
We pioneer cutting-edge technologies and aircraft to help our customers fulfil their mission to make the world a safer place. Airbus products and services are used every day to strengthen global security, ensuring the safety of citizens and the strategic autonomy of nations.
In today’s complex threat environment, Airbus ensures superiority across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains with interoperable solutions.
As the prime contractor for Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), we lead the development of advanced networks of manned and unmanned platforms. The Multi-Domain Combat Cloud (MDCC) showcases our innovation in cyber-resilient and cloud-based military communications.
Our world-class portfolio includes the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, the A400M airlifter, the C295 and CN235 tactical transport aircraft, the A330 MRTT refuelling tanker and reliable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). These include the medium-altitude, long-endurance Eurodrone – currently under development – and the tactical Sirtap.
Military Aircraft
Providing a leading portfolio including the Eurofighter, A330 MRTT, A400M, C295 and services
UAS
Developing UAS for military and commercial applications
Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
Ensuring European defence autonomy and strengthening a common technological and industrial leadership
MilSatCom
Delivering military satellite communication services
Connectivity
Connecting the world’s defence organisations with trusted long-term partnerships
Intelligence & data
Providing better information to make more informed decisions
Multi-Domain Combat Cloud
In crowded and contested battlefields, secure communications and connectivity across all domains are critical. The diverse data sets of the battlespace require seamless interoperability for informed decision making. Effective multi-domain operations require timely information and robust capabilities.
We're developing integrated, digitised and agile solutions to meet these challenges and evolving customer needs, making collaborative combat across all domains a reality.
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In the spotlight
Airbus and OCCAR sign A400M contractual framework update
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with OCCAR, which manages the A400M programme on behalf of the Launch Customer Nations…
Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara,…
Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, India.
Airbus A330 MRTT and the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces
On October 8 2024, the French Air Force commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Strategic Air Forces.
A310 MRTT test-bed retires after pioneering air-to-air refuelling
The Airbus A310 MRTT Flying Test Bed is retiring while the new A330 will continue the journey to new future technology adventures.