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
Unmanned Aerial Systems
UAS solutions for military, government and commercial applications
Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
Ensuring European defence autonomy and strengthening a common technological and industrial leadership
Military Space
Delivering military satellite communication services
Connectivity
Connecting the world’s defence organisations with trusted long-term partnerships
Intelligence and 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.
The latest Defence news
In the spotlight
Press releases DefenceSpain orders 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft
Spanish government signs contract with NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for 25 Eurofighter aircraft.
Stories DefenceTransporter, tanker, lifesaver: Ten years of the A400M in the Bundeswehr
Press releases DefenceAirbus delivers first A400M for Kazakhstan
Stories DefenceAirbus A400M Atlas celebrates 10 years of service with RAF
Stories DefencePioneering ‘Make in India’ in aerospace with the Airbus C295
