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Defence and Security

Defence and Security

Airbus is a global leader in the defence sector, the largest defence supplier in Europe, and among the top 10 defence companies worldwide. It manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers and advanced combat aircraft. Together, the A400M, C295, CN235, A330 MRTT and Eurofighter Typhoon make up a world-class product line operated by air forces worldwide. With decades of industrial experience behind it, Airbus consistently develops cutting-edge technologies for the most challenging missions.

In addition to designing, developing and manufacturing military aircraft, Airbus offers a broad range of services to fully support its customers.

Airbus also is the no. 3 company worldwide in secure communication platforms, delivering agile, innovative, data-driven digital services for defence and cyber security applications.

  • Europe’s No. 1 in defence
  • Among the top 10 defence companies worldwide
  • Number 3 worldwide in Secure Communications
  • World-renowned range of products including Eurofighter and A400M

Orders & Deliveries

Total Orders  1833
Total Deliveries  1565
Total in operation  1248

Our Defence Portfolio

A400M

A400M

Delivery to the point of need

A330 MRTT

A330 MRTT

The 21st Century Benchmark for New Generation Tanker/Transport aircraft

Eurofighter

Eurofighter

The world’s most advanced new generation multi-role/swing-role combat aircraft

C295

C295

The most versatile and efficient Tactical Transport aircraft

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

UAS solutions for military and commercial applications

Cyber Security

Cyber Security

The mission of CyberSecurity in Airbus is to protect Governments, Military, Enterprise Organisations and Critical National Infrastructure from cyber threats. As a trusted European cyber security provider, it has in depth experience and highly skilled experts developing market leading technologies located in France, Germany and the UK. CyberSecurity in Airbus provides a global cyber defence approach that dynamically associates monitoring, attack detection and investigation, through to incident response.
Secure Communications

Secure Communications

World leaders in providing global fixed and mobile secure communications services to governments, militaries and security forces. As a truly global organisation, we at Airbus understand local markets, allowing us to support our customers wherever they are.

Actionable Intelligence - C4ISR

Actionable Intelligence - C4ISR

Our Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
Security Solutions

Security Solutions

It unites three businesses - land and maritime border security, critical national infrastructure protection and site security services.
Secure Land Communications

Secure Land Communications

Digital PMR Radio and advance emergency response solutions.
Services

Services

Military Aircraft

Our Services

Latest Defence media assets

RAF 100 Team - FIA2018 - Day 04    
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Royal Air Force's team at Farnborough Airshow 2018 In front of A400M

RAF 100 Team - FIA2018 - Day 04    
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Royal Air Force's team at Farnborough Airshow 2018 In front of A400M

A400M Flying Display - FIA2018 - Day 03    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today

A400M Flying Display - FIA2018 - Day 03    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today

Static display of easyJet A321neo – Farnborough Airshow 2018    
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The newly-delivered A321neo for easyJet, which is the first of 30 ordered by this low-cost European airline, draws a large crowd on the 2018 Farnborough Airshow’s static display line

Airbus And International SOS Sign MOU on Drone Cargo Delivery Systems - FIA2018 - Day 03    
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Signature with Dirk Hoke, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus Defence and Space (left) and Arnaud Vaissié, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of International SOS (right).

A400M Flying Display - FIA2018 - Day 02    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today

A400M Flying Display - FIA2018 - Day 02    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today

A400M flying display – Farnborough Airshow    
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Airbus’ A400M, shown during a flight presentation during the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, fulfils current and future military requirements for multi-mission transportation; this particular aircraft includes a logo honouring the Royal Air Force’s 100th anniversary

DSTA Signature    
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Left to right: DSTA Chief Executive Mr Tan Peng Yam; DSTA Director Air Systems Ms Ngiam Le Na; Airbus Defence and Space Head of Military Aircraft Services Stephan Miegel; and Airbus Defence and Space Head of Military Aircraft, Fernando Alonso after the signing at Farnborough Airshow.

FIA 2018 Aireon Strategic Partnership Announcement Day Evert Dudok(Airbus) Don Thoma (Aireon)    
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Aireon Strategic Partnership Announcement Day Evert Dudok (Airbus) Don Thoma (Aireon)

A400M Flying Display - FIA 2018 - Day 01    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today A400M on ground

A400M Flying Display - FIA 2018 - Day 01    
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A220-300 and A400M on ground at Farnborough Airshow 2018

A400M Flying Display - FIA2018 - Day 01    
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Farnborough 2018 – A400M (RAF aircraft) The United Kingdom is one of eight countries operating Airbus’ A400M – the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available today

SMARTFORCE Banner    
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A400M 50th Delivery Infographic    
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A400M 50th Delivery Infographic

What is SmartForce?      
 

What is SmartForce?

Farnborough Airshow 2018: Day 1 highlights      
 

Farnborough Airshow 2018: Day 1 highlights

SmartForce      
 

SmartForce

The Airbus Family is getting ready for Farnborough International Airshow 2018      
 

The Airbus Family is getting ready for Farnborough International Airshow 2018

A320neo M3A      
 

A320neo M3A

Automated Tracking A310-KC30      
 

Automated Tracking A310-KC30

Airbus at KADEX 2018      
 

Airbus at KADEX 2018

ILA Berlin Air Show Highlights      
 

ILA Berlin Air Show Highlights

Best Of Military at ILA Berlin 2018      
 

Best Of Military at ILA Berlin 2018

Eurofighter Flight Display at ILA Berlin 2018      
 

Eurofighter Flight Display at ILA Berlin 2018

Singapore Airshow Highlights      
 

Singapore Airshow Highlights

Dubai Airshow 2017: A400M spotlight      
 

Dubai Airshow 2017: A400M spotlight

Dubai Airshow 2017: Focus on Airbus Defence and Space      
 

Dubai Airshow 2017: Focus on Airbus Defence and Space

Future Air Power      
 

Future Air Power

(FCAS) Future Combat Air System      
 

(FCAS) Future Combat Air System

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Latest Defence News

Space 22 August 2018

ESA’s Aeolus wind sensing satellite successfully launched from Kourou

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Space 09 August 2018

Airbus-built Aeolus satellite ready to take on the wind

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Defence 08 August 2018

Airbus Zephyr Solar High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite flies for longer than any other aircraft during its successful maiden flight

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Defence and Space 03 August 2018

Airbus Defence and Space selected by Telesat to further develop the design of its LEO satellite constellation

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Defence 25 July 2018

Zephyr S set to break aircraft world endurance record

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Company 20 July 2018

Farnborough Airshow Day 5: With diversity at Airbus, ‘we make it fly’

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