3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (135+ words) The U050 Capa-X is a 120 kg uncrewed aerial system capable of operating up to 100 km from its ground station via a direct data link. It offers up to 10 hours of endurance and a maximum payload capacity of 20 kg. As a modular…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (873+ words) Out at RNZAF Base Ohakea, an NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopter designated TNZA002 has quietly written aviation history. On Wednesday, 26 August 2026, the aircraft clocked 3,000 flight hours, the first NH90 anywhere on the globe to pass the 3,000 flight hour mark. Out of roughly 530 NH90 aircraft in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) Real jets, synthetic threats: Airbus supported the Timber Express exercise of the German Air Force in summer 2026 and trialled a new digital paradigm for testing and training. Find out how this will shape the future of air power. A new…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (288+ words) Fitted in the nose of the aircraft above the Euroflir 410, the Distributed Aperture System (DAS) multispectral and panoramic sensors will provide the crew with better visibility in poor flying conditions (snow, dust, fog), day or night. This capability will be…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (221+ words) The first operational deployment began in July in the Baltic region (covering Estonia, Latvia and Finland), marking the entry into service of the U030 Flexrotor under EMSA service and supporting national authorities with maritime surveillance. The service provides operational intelligence gathered…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (180+ words) E2D was launched in June 2026 by AVP and Earlybird, two leading European venture and growth capital firms. With a target size of €500 million, the fund represents one of the most significant Franco-German investment collaborations in the European technology sector. “European defence…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (473+ words) High availability begins on the drawing board. From the very first blueprint, the H160 was engineered to minimise maintenance workload and increase fleet availability. Throughout the conception phase, design engineers worked alongside operator technicians and maintenance engineers to ensure that looking…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (237+ words) Lagos, Nigeria, 30 June 2026 – Airbus Helicopters and Kasi Healthcare have signed an agreement for the procurement of up to two Airbus H135 helicopters for emergency medical services. This agreement, which was announced during the 3rd Nigeria Airlift 2026 Forum, marks a significant milestone in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (388+ words) Airbus is challenging the "drones vs. helicopters" narrative. By combining human intuition with autonomous technology, a new era of teaming together crewed and uncrewed aircraft is transforming how we protect lives and landscapes during critical emergencies. While drones are often…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (662+ words) The H160M gets fired up for its next test campaign Airbus What are you looking for? Airbus Helicopters is preparing to conduct a first firing campaign with the H160M equipped with a 12.7 mm axial machine gun. “This is a major event for…...