The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to purchase 10 H225M helicopters and replace its Puma fleet. The new aircraft will be used for combat search and rescue operations by the Royal Moroccan Air Force.
The H160M Guépard prototype has made its first contact with a French Navy surface ship, according to AeroTime reports. The helicopter conducted an 'interaction of opportunity' with the fleet replenishment tanker BRF Jacques Stosskopf, testing electromagnetic environment capabilities.
Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defense of Ghana for four helicopters, including two H175M multi-mission platforms and two corporate models. The H175Ms will be employed across transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief tasks.
France has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) under the SDAM program. The French Navy plans to begin operating them from 2028.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has awarded Airbus Helicopters type certification for its super-medium H175 helicopter, allowing it to enter the Canadian market. According to Transport Canada, the aircraft is capable of supporting various operations including search and rescue, emergency medical services, private aviation, and defense.
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its proposed rotorcraft designs for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) initiative. The company's submission comprises two distinct concepts developed in collaboration with RTX's Collins Aerospace and Raytheon businesses, and MBDA.
Airbus Helicopters has inaugurated a new logistics hub in Singapore, positioning the city-state at the heart of its global support network. The facility serves customers across 21 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, with an initial inventory worth €10 million.
Singapore's Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Airbus Helicopters have completed a successful HTeaming flight campaign that began in June 2025. The trial demonstrated the potential for crewed-uncrewed teaming using a H225M helicopter and Flexrotor UAS, which proved to be a gamechanger for modern tactical operations.
Airbus Helicopters saw a significant increase in orders in 2025, with 544 gross orders (net: 536) secured compared to 455 in 2024. The surge was driven largely by the Spanish government's order for 100 helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM).
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed Matthieu Louvot as its new CEO, succeeding Bruno Even who is stepping down to pursue other objectives. Louvot, currently Executive Vice-President Strategy for Airbus, will lead the division from April 1, 2026.