Extremely fast and incredibly low - the #A400M of the Armée de l’air et de l’espace demonstrated its agility and speed during tactical flights. The aircraft flew as low as 300 feet and at a speed of up to 300 knots as it took part in a strike mission in enemy territory during exercise #PitchBlack24. Learn more about the mission in our latest webstory: https://lnkd.in/ebZsbAvF #Defence #DefenceMatters #PacificSkies24
Airbus Defence and Space
Defense and Space Manufacturing
We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
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We create innovative, effective space and defence solutions and services for our customers, driving our industry forward. We focus on the people we work with and for.
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Privately Held
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- Border security, Cyber security, Defence systems, Earth observation satellites, Eurofighter Typhoon, Military aircraft, Orbital systems, Telecommunication satellites, Satellite launchers, Secure communications, Unmanned aircraft (UAS/UAV), Space, and satellites
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Airbus has been selected by CNES to design and build two new generation microwave radiometers for a climate mission🛰️ This is part of the French contribution to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS); the C²OMODO mission (Convective Core Observations through MicrOwave Derivatives in the trOpics). A cooperation between the United States, Canada, Japan, Italy and France, the six satellites and suborbital platforms in the air and on land will provide key data for improved forecasts of weather, air quality and climate☁️
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With more than 40 Airbus aircraft participating in the #PacificSkies24 deployment across 58,000 km and four continents, our Airbus Services teams are at the heart of ensuring operational success. Learn about the preparation and in-service support that make such missions possible. ➡ https://lnkd.in/exMSTEtj We work for those who strengthen global security, anytime, anywhere. #DefenceMatters #TeamAirbus
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We delve into the joint military exercise #PitchBlack24 currently taking place in Australia and featuring a scenario where Eurofighters defend allied forces from enemy attack. Read more in our detailed web story from Down Under... https://lnkd.in/di2yFh8C #DefenceMatters #Eurofighter #BehindTheScenes
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We delivered the 1st #C295 (out of 3) to Angola 🇦🇴. This first aircraft is configured for transport missions and will be able to carry out tactical cargo and troop transport tasks, paratrooping, load dropping or humanitarian missions. The other 2 will be delivered in Maritime Surveillance configuration (MSA). Angola is one of the 10 African C295 operators with a total of 44 aircraft on the continent 🌍. Learn more on how the C295 has become the standard military transport aircraft in Africa. 👉https://lnkd.in/e_aUZuRn #DefenceMatters #MilitaryAircraft #Aviation
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🆕 Pitch Black 24: learn why the European air forces are Down Under 🇦🇺 to take part in #PitchBlack2024, one of the world's largest military air exercises. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGHg-SZ7 #DefenceMatters #PitchBlack24 #StrongerTogether #PacificSkies
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That's a wrap on Farnborough International Airshow! From the Royal Air Force (RAF) #A400M, #C295, Wingman and UAVs on our static to the #A330MRTT 'Voyager' taking to the skies, check out our highlights of #FIA2024. #Defence #DefenceMatters #MilitaryAircraft #MilitaryAviation #Airshow
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The thing that goes roar in the night - Royal Air Force (RAF) #Eurofighter Typhoons practiced night operations during exercise #PitchBlack24 over Darwin, Australia. 🇦🇺 Night-time flying operations are an important part of training to be able to perform missions at reduced visibility and ensure success of future operations. #Defence #DefenceMatters #PacificSkies24 Eurofighter Typhoon Royal Australian Air Force BAE Systems
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You don’t want to miss this. 👀 #PitchBlack24 is in full swing. 20 nations and over 140 aircraft are training during the biennial exercise, with Airbus aircraft taking centre stage. Stay tuned for more news from Down Under. 🇦🇺 #Defence #DefenceMatters #PacificSkies24
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Learn more about the #A400M and the strategic and tactical airlift capabilities it adds to the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet. #Defence #DefenceMatters #FIA2024