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
A330 MRTT: the evolution of the world's leading air-to-air refuelling tanker
From automatic refuelling to advanced connectivity, explore 10 key facts that keep the A330 MRTT ahead of the game.
Airbus completes acquisition of infodas, strengthens cybersecurity portfolio
Airbus has finalised the acquisition of infodas and which is now becoming an Airbus subsidiary.
Pitch Black 24: Logistics and maintenance as backbone of a seamless military exercise
The German, Spanish, and French air forces showcased exceptional teamwork, logistics, and maintenance during Pitch Black.
French A400M in Pitch Black: flying a few feet off the ground
At Pitch Black, a French A400M demonstrates its versatility by performing tactical flights a few feet off the ground.