Defence Summit 2026

We are at a historic turning point for global security. As Europe strengthens its strategic autonomy, the inaugural Airbus Defence Summit in Manching, Germany, is setting out a plan for a safer future. Given the transformation of warfare, Europe will require the full range of its air defence capabilities, including fighter jets, transport aircraft, helicopters, uncrewed aerial systems, cyber technology and satellites. 

The Airbus Defence Summit will bring together political representatives, academics, journalists and content creators to explore how defence is evolving through groundbreaking technology, scale and cooperation. The event will include live demonstrations of state-of-the-art connectivity, showcasing Eurofighters collaborating with autonomous systems, as well as helicopters and drones uniting in a counter-terrorism operation. 

Join our digital broadcast on 20 May to hear from Guillaume Faury (Airbus CEO), Mike Schoellhorn (CEO of Airbus Defence and Space) and Matthieu Louvot (CEO of Airbus Helicopters), as well as other industry experts, to learn how Airbus is driving innovation to provide armed forces with a superior portfolio defined by speed and excellence.