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[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

We are making the U950 Eurodrone big in Japan. 🇯🇵
We signed an MoU with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to develop a Japanese variant specialised in anti-submarine warfare.

Check out the announcement: https://t.co/dzgytRcc9F

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

✅ First #C295 Search and Rescue aircraft for Spain just delivered!

The aircraft, assembled at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in San Pablo, Seville, Spain, will perform its ferry flight in the coming days to join the @Ejercitoaire 46th Wing at Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria.

As the natural replacement for the fleet of CN-235 VIGMA aircraft, the C295 SAR provides a major leap in range and tactical capabilities. The platform stands out for its high versatility in both maritime and overland operations. It is fully optimized to conduct national and international search and rescue missions, as well as maritime security operations, and the prevention of illicit trafficking.

Airbus will also deliver two additional maritime surveillance C295 aircraft this year out of a total order of eight, alongside the first two C295 aircraft in transport configuration from the Spanish Ministry of Defence’s 2025 order. The delivery of the first C295 in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration for Spain, the most complex mission variant of the C295 to date, is planned for 2028.

To satisfy this growing global demand, Airbus is executing a production ramp up at its Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Seville, boosting its cadence from 10 to 13 C295 aircraft per year. The C295 remains the undisputed leader in its segment, holding an 85% world market share with 335 orders across 39 countries.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

New milestone achieved! The #Airbus U850 #SIRTAP has successfully completed its first taxi at the @EjercitoAire Getafe Air Base runway, right next to our facilities.

During this taxi test, the aircraft is fully controlled from the ground control station. The test verifies the correct integration and performance of the braking system, steering function, navigation sensors, and commands from the control station itself.

Why is this key? It confirms the seamless interaction between hardware, software, and vehicle dynamics. It also validates the aircraft's ability to maneuver safely on the ground before progressing to high-speed taxi trials and the subsequent flight test campaign.

We are one step closer to the first flight! Stay tuned.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Always a fan favourite at #ILA26: the German #A400M 🇩🇪✈️

The German Air Force operates the largest A400M fleet in the world. They contribute vital airlift capabilities and are a key asset of force projection in international @NATO missions.
Airbus is currently exploring additional capabilities for this advanced military transport aircraft, such as:
➡️ Extending its cargo capacity from 37 to 40 tonnes.
➡️ Using it as a mothership for drones.
➡️ Implementing satellite-based navigation.
➡️ Equipping it with a modular firefighting kit.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara 🇮🇳, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post production testing process. As the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India, the test flight advances the programme's objective of delivering the first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft this year to the Indian Air Force.

A game changer in the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, the C295 India programme is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector. The programme's progress reflects the steady and dedicated work of Airbus, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the several Indian MSMEs, which are manufacturing parts for the aircraft across India.

We thank the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, for their unwavering trust in us.

We are building the future of Indian aerospace.

#Airbus #TASL #C295 #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

The first Airbus #A330MRTT for Canada🍁 (STTC) continues to make steady progress at our conversion centre in Getafe, Spain.
🔜 The next major milestone will be its maiden flight, a key milestone for this tanker aircraft destined to protect Canada’s sovereignty and enhance operations both in NORAD and in NATO.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

As Spain welcomes Pope Leo XIV today, an Airbus #A400M from the @EjercitoAire safely delivered the iconic Popemobile.
An aircraft truly built for the extraordinary. 🕊️ ✈️ With a versatile cargo capacity, the A400M moves what matters most: from transporting armed forces to deploying heavy excavators for humanitarian relief. Proud to see our technology serving communities. 🌍💪

[Casa de S.M. el Rey @CasaReal]

Tras capacitarse junto a cerca de medio centenar de compañeros de la Academia General del Aire y del Espacio (AGA), la Princesa de Asturias ha realizado su primer salto en paracaídas en modo automático, además de otros posteriores, uno de ellos nocturno.

➡️https://t.co/uBr6OSqXtM

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

⚡️ The first #Eurofighter HALCON I for the @EjercitoAire has rolled out at our Getafe facilities in Madrid! 🇪🇸✈️ Everything is ready for the first engine run and the maiden flight.

The 20 HALCON aircraft will be equipped with E-Scan (Electronically Scanned) radar, with deliveries starting this year.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

In an increasingly volatile world, the ability to protect is a society’s most vital asset. 🛡️ Airbus is developing the cutting-edge tech that shields nations against evolving threats and safeguards our way of life.

Explore the true value of defence: https://t.co/YTswhkcfUL

[Policía Nacional @policia]

Así custodiamos el #PapaMóvil que utilizará el Papa León XIV 🇻🇦 en sus desplazamientos en #Madrid y #Canarias durante su visita a España 🇪🇸

@policia 🤝🏻 @EjercitoAire

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus #C295 in enhanced transport configuration. These aircraft will be able to perform surveillance and Search and Rescue activities, in addition to logistic missions.

With the first delivery schedule for the end of 2028, the C295s will be equipped with an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor suite, which will enable the Royal Thai Navy to detect, classify, and identify targets at sea or on land, operating effectively in both day and night conditions.

Check out all the details here: https://t.co/YhklgkiWtv

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Airbus Defence and Space will open an A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) conversion centre at its San Pablo plant in #Seville by the end of 2027 to meet the increase in global demand for tanker aircraft.

This new centre, alongside Airbus' existing facility at its #Getafe site in #Madrid, will enable the annual conversion of civil aircraft to military versions to increase from five to seven. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) work will also be carried out in the new centre in Seville, as well as the upgrading of #A330MRTT already in service.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Production of the first #Airbus #C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Spanish Air and Space Force (@EjercitoAire) continues to progress at our Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Seville. The first power on has just been completed, representing a key milestone in the industrial process.

The C295 MPA will be equipped to carry out anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, command and control (C2), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It will also be capable of carrying armaments such as torpedoes and other weapon systems.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Ready to take to the skies! ✈️✈️✈️ This is how the first three #Airbus #C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) for the @EjercitoAire look on our flight line in Seville. After completing all ground and paint tests, the three aircraft are about to fly for the first time.

These aircraft will perform vital maritime and overland operations: from anti-smuggling and anti-illegal immigration to anti-drug trafficking missions, as well as serving as a primary asset for national and international search-and-rescue (SAR) operations.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

An Airbus-led group of Spanish companies presented today the industrial programme of the @EjercitoAire's new Integrated Combat Training System. Based on a co-development agreement between Airbus, as the prime contractor, and @TUSAS_EN, as the manufacturer of the Hürjet training aircraft, the programme will cover the entire advanced training process for Spanish fighter pilots.

Learn more: https://t.co/yCEK1OPtcz

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Congratulations to Indonesia 🇮🇩 on taking delivery of its second #A400M!

The aircraft will boost the nation’s heavy airlift capabilities, and enable it to perform various military and humanitarian missions with ease.

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

Airbus reaffirms its commitment to the @EjercitoAire Sustainable, Connected, and Smart Air Base project at #BACSI2026, inaugurated today by His Majesty King Felipe VI (@CasaReal), in the presence of the Spanish Minister of Defence (@Defensagob).
We are facilitating the digital transformation of Spanish air bases into digital, connected and efficient infrastructures to maximize fleet availability and optimize every flight hour. Through cutting-edge technology, we remain guided by the conviction that data intelligence 📊, connectivity 🛜, and predictive maintenance 🛠️ are now as critical to mission success as the aircraft themselves
@AirbusHeli

[Casa de S.M. el Rey @CasaReal]

El Rey, durante la primera jornada de demostración tecnológica “Base Aérea Conectada, Sostenible e Inteligente” (BACSI).

➡️https://t.co/QUYsOuIPkd

[Ministerio Defensa @Defensagob]

Arranca la primera jornada de demostración tecnológica de la Base Aérea Conectada, Sostenible e Inteligente #BACSI, un proyecto del @EjercitoAire que impulsa la transformación de sus bases hacia modelos más digitales, eficientes y sostenibles.