The second test on the joint research and development that Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar are conducting for stratosphere-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance now includes technology contribution from Persistent Systems. In the R&D test, Persistent’s Wave Relay mobile ad hoc network, or MANET, was deployed, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense said Tuesday. Tom […] More

Robert Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, said that with the incoming administration, he predicts that there will be “continued momentum” in unmanned systems like the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, hypersonics and effectors as the U.S. military pursues manned-unmanned teaming and other force multipliers in denied environments. More Innovation in UAS When […] More

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar have finished testing hardened communications systems designed to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors in the stratosphere. The test flight, conducted from Nov. 8 to Dec. 6, involved adapting an Aerostar Thunderhead Stratospheric Balloon system and satellite communication terminals on Aerostar’s high altitude balloon systems and Airbus’ high-altitude fixed wing […] More

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has showcased the UH-72B Lakota helicopter‘s ability to carry specialized cargo under its Aerial Logistics Connector rapid prototyping program contract, which aims to develop and test advanced aerial logistics for warfighters. The company said Monday ongoing demonstrations through 2025 will inform future acquisition decisions by assessing the modifications needed for the […] More

An Airbus-built light utility and reconfigurable helicopter has logged over 1.5 million flight hours since its first delivery to the U.S. military in 2006. In a statement Wednesday, Rob Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and a past Wash100 awardee, said, “This milestone is an incredible achievement for the Lakota fleet and reflects its impressive reliability […] More

The unmanned version of the Lakota UH-72 helicopter has been selected for inclusion in the first phase of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector program, The War Zone reported Tuesday. The ALC program is one of three efforts being carried out by the Marine Corps to acquire aerial logistics drones that can be deployed […] More

A subsidiary of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has opened a new hangar in Mobile, Alabama, dedicated to maintenance, repair and overhaul work on various U.S. military aircraft. Rob Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus, said the company has invested between $5 million and $10 million in the construction of the new military aircraft hangar, which adds nearly 18,000 square feet of workspace for Airbus U.S. Military Aircraft, bringing the total area of the company's Mobile site to around 65,000 square feet.

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Mary Griggs, a retired Senior Executive Service member, and Thomas Todd, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, have joined the board of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense as outside directors and members of the government security committee.

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The U.S. space and defense business arm of Airbus has opened a new office in Denver, Colorado, its third in the state. Airbus said Tuesday the new facility will support defense, space and technology initiatives while serving as a central hub for remote employees across western America.

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Airbus‘ space and defense business arm for the U.S. market has partnered with the Center for Maritime Strategy to promote maritime security and advance efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. “The rules-based international order that has brought unprecedented prosperity over the past seven decades is at threat from IUUF activities and we look forward […] More

Robert Geckle Jr., CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, said during the 2023 Global Aerospace Summit on Sept. 16 that his company is investing in its manufacturing capability in the United States to address the demand for low-Earth orbit satellites brought on by the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture constellation program. Speaking at a panel moderated by Defense & Aerospace Report, Geckle described the PWSA program as "the box office hit from a demand signals standpoint" and touted his company's "proud heritage of mass production of constellations," a capability that can be expanded and enhanced to meet the requirements of national security. More

The U.S. space and defense business arm of Airbus has secured a $27.8 million contract to modify up to 50 units of the Army National Guard’s UH-72 Lakota light utility helicopter to enable enhanced day and night operations. The company said Monday the initiative requires modernizing the Mission Equipment Package of the military reserve’s fleet of Security […] More