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We work for those who make the world a safer place - from military personnel, police officers and firefighters to medical evacuation teams and climate scientists - all who rely on Airbus Defence and Space solutions to fulfil their missions. Discover the impact of Airbus products in creating a more resilient planet.
Aerospace and defence solutions for the benefit of society
Customers of Airbus Defence and Space help to protect others, improve life on Earth and advance our knowledge of the universe.
Aerospace and defence solutions for the benefit of society
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Airbus' end-to-end firefighting support
Airbus' end-to-end firefighting support
Airbus aircraft, helicopters, satellites and communications solutions play an essential role in reducing the risk of wildfires and mitigating their impact once they have broken out. Our solutions help detect fires at an early stage, monitor and analyse their progress, bring firefighters to the scene, help them extinguish fires in demanding environments, improve the coordination of all ground and aerial means and support life-saving operations, going where nothing else can.
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A400M: strengthening global security
A400M: strengthening global security
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Skynet: When communication matters most
Skynet: When communication matters most
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Eurofighter: enabling the armed forces to protect us
Eurofighter: enabling the armed forces to protect us
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Pléiades Neo: geo-intelligence to support farmers
Pléiades Neo: geo-intelligence to support farmers
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C295: Make in India
C295: Make in India
Teams from Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited are pioneering a 'Make in India' aerospace partnership with the #C295 India programme. Of the total 56 aircraft ordered by the Indian Air Force, 16 will be manufactured by Airbus in Seville, Spain, while the remaining 40 will be produced by TASL at the C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, Western India. Both partners are developing a complete industrial ecosystem in India: from detailed parts production to assembly, testing, delivery and maintenance throughout the aircraft's life cycle. Meet some of the people involved in this ground-breaking programme and see the power of cross-cultural collaboration in action!
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For those who secure: customers around the world rely on Airbus solutions to fulfil their missions
For those who secure: customers around the world rely on Airbus solutions to fulfil their missions
Protecting citizens and fostering Europe’s strategic autonomy
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Transporter, tanker, lifesaver: Ten years of the A400M in the Bundeswehr
The A400M has been flying for the German Air Force for 10 years - and has a long life ahead of it. Ten facts everyone should know.
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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.
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Pacific Skies 24: How Airbus serves air forces around the world
40+ Airbus aircraft across 58,000 km and four continents. Discover the support behind the global Pacific Skies exercises.
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Maritime surveillance: How Airbus keeps our oceans safe
Covering some 70 per cent of the Earth's surface, our oceans are so vast that it is difficult to stay on top of everything that…
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Airbus alongside the French Air Force, yesterday, today and tomorrow
Airbus supports the French Air and Space Force and prepares tomorrow's defence systems.
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Pacific Skies 2024: Airbus military aircraft lead record joint airlift deployment in…
With a key participation of 40 Airbus military aircraft, the German, French and Spanish Air Forces are conducting an…
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Europe’s Galileo satellites show the way
Galileo, the European Navigation Satellite System, improves our daily lives on Earth: wayfinding, agriculture, emergency, finance.
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The A400M: A force for global security and humanitarian aid
After a decade in service, the A400M has proven to be an indispensable tool for strengthening global security and protecting…
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Reliable and secure communication is key: Securing the F1 race in Abu Dhabi
Dr. Hamad Khalifa Alnuaimi, Head of Telecommunications at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, explains why reliable and secure…
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Stronger together: Spanish and German Eurofighters secure Baltic skies
A detachment of eight Eurofighters from the 11th Wing of the Spanish Air and Space Force has just completed its deployment in…
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A400M in Sudan: Playing a crucial role in the evacuation of foreign citizens
Air Forces flew the A400M in April 2023 to evacuate thousands of citizens from Sudan and bring them home safely, protecting…
Providing urgent help
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An ally in a crisis: How the Airbus A400M aircraft rewrote the rules
Over a decade, the Airbus A400M aircraft has confronted everything the weather can throw at it, confidently handled war-zone…
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Airbus supports public safety in South Tyrol
Airbus is never far when it comes to public safety in South Tyrol. Whether it is the mountain rescue service, the police or the…
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End to end firefighting support with Airbus solutions
Airbus aircraft, helicopters, satellites and communications solutions play an essential role in fighting fires in Latin America.
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Airbus C295: Africa’s standard military transport
The C295 has become the standard military transport aircraft in Africa. Up to today, 44 C295s have been ordered by 10 different…
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The C295 pilots' perspective: evacuating the missing children from the Colombian…
Colombia’s military forces had agreed on the code to use if they found the four children who were lost in the jungle: “milagro”,…
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Disasters: How Earth observation satellites help guide emergency workers
Whenever a disaster strikes, the International Charter Space and Major Disasters activates satellites to direct humanitarian…
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Aero Evacuation: lifesaving missions with military aircraft
The Spanish Air Force's UMAER and numerous air forces use aircraft such as the Airbus C295, A330 MRTT and A400M for essential…
C295 - A day with the Senegalese Air Force
C295 - A day with the Senegalese Air Force
Pioneering technologies to connect, unite and advance science
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Pioneering ‘Make in India’ in aerospace with the Airbus C295
Pioneering ‘Make in India’ in aerospace: Airbus and Tata have built a complete industrial ecosystem around the C295 in India.
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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.
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Weather forecasting, from space to your smartphone
The MetOp-Second Generation satellites, built by Airbus, for ESA and EUMETSAT will provide a broader range of accurate data to…
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Separating fact from fiction in the digital age
Airbus’ cyber and massive intelligence capabilities are helping to combat online disinformation and harmful AI-generated content.
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Future Combat Air System (FCAS) - Enter the Internet of Military Things
The FCAS Air Combat Cloud will bring real-time intelligence to the forefront by harnessing the networked capabilities of…
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JUICE, searching for life on Jupiter’s icy moons
Space exploration is renowned for pushing back the frontiers of scientific knowledge, but it has also turned our vision of…
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Euclid, the space telescope aiming to unlock the secrets of the Universe
ESA's Euclid mission will explore the dark matter and dark energy of the Universe. The Airbus-built telescope will capture light…
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Aerial refuelling without human intervention
Aerial refuelling is an increasingly vital capability for military force projection, and Airbus-developed technology to automate…
Protecting our planet and enabling climate action
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Preserving Madagascar’s biodiversity using satellite imagery
Naturevolution uses Airbus SPOT satellite imagery to protect biodiversity in Madagascar’s Makay Massif.
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Cryosat-2 and Copernicus satellites: unlocking climate action
Airbus-built Copernicus Sentinel satellites and CryoSat-2 measure the speed of ice melting in the polar regions and provide key…
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EarthCARE scientists put their heads in the clouds to explore their climate impact
The ESA/JAXA EarthCARE satellite collects data on clouds, aerosols and radiation to support climate research and predictions made…
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