EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Group – comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter is the largest European aerospace consortium. In 2009 the group employed a workforce of 119,000 personnel generating turnover of € 42.8 billion. Airbus, the manufacturer of the Airbus line of transport aircraft. Its defense oriented products include military derivatives of the Airbus A300 and A330, the A400 military transport and CN-212, 235 and 295 medium transport planes. Eurocopter is EADS’ helicopter manufacturing subsidiary, providing a wide range of military and civil helicopters. Among the military models are Fennec, EC-635, EC-645, Panther, Cougar, NH-90 and Tiger, Astrium is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS dedicated to providing civil and defence space systems and services.
Deep Dive – Oreshnik IRBM
Multiple sources reported today on Russia's use of a new medium-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, based on the existing RS-26 Rubezh. The Oreshnik, described as experimental and hypersonic, was used in a strike on...
Defense Update Weekly News Summary
Welcome to the latest episode of Defense-Update News Summary! In this episode, we dive into this week’s developments in defense technology, military acquisitions, and strategic partnerships worldwide.
Some of this week's highlights include:
Elbit Systems...
Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Program Launches as Part of Rafale F5 Standard
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has officially launched the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program as part of the Rafale F5 standard development. This event marks the beginning of a new era in...
Air Defense & C-UAS Innovations at the AUSA 2024 Exhibition
Army Air Defense Undergoes Significant Modernization to Counter Drone Threats
The U.S. Army's air defense branch has experienced its most substantial modernization and growth in over four decades, primarily driven by the need to counter...
Elbit Systems Address US Army Artillery Modernization with Sigma 155×52 Wheeled Howitzer
Elbit Systems of America showcases the Sigma Next Generation Howitzer at AUSA 2024, where competing systems from Sweden, South Korea, France, and Germany are likely to be presented, some in models, others in full...
Defense-Update Weekly News Summary
Welcome to the latest episode of Defense-Update News Summary! In this episode, we dive into this week’s developments in defense technology, military acquisitions, and strategic partnerships worldwide.
Some of this week's highlights include:
Elbit Systems...
Israel Revamps Aerial Bomb Production
Elbit Systems has signed a 1.5-billion-shekel (approximately $400 million) contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense to establish an aerial bomb manufacturing bombs for the Israeli Air Force. In the past, the government-owned IMI operated...
