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
 - Airbus C295: How Ireland’s eyes in the skies help prevent illegal fishing- Web Story - Defence The Irish Air Corps’ C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft plays a key role in preventing illegal fishing in Irish waters
 - Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority- Press Release - Defence 
 - Royal Thai Air Force orders next generation Airbus A330 MRTT+- Press Release - Defence 
 - Eurodrone: Europe’s sovereign skies- Web Story - Defence 
 - Airbus A400M/H225M: A winning duo- Web Story - Helicopters