Airbus U.S. Space & Defense

Airbus U.S. Space and Defense is based in Arlington, Virginia. The company is a trusted U.S. government partner. It delivers satellite and geospatial intelligence, cybersecurity, secure communications, space exploration, military helicopters, unmanned aerial systems and fixed wing aircraft.

The helicopter range includes the UH-72A and UH-72B Lakota for the U.S. Army. It also covers the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, Flight School Next, the MH-125 and AH-125 helicopters, and the MH-65 Dolphin. Military helicopters are built for armed scout, utility, attack, naval, maritime and special operations missions.

Airbus is trusted by over 160 armed forces worldwide. The company is pioneering the next generation of rotorcraft to meet future needs. Its military helicopter work is mission ready, with a full spectrum of operations covered.

Recent news centers on the Lakota. An August 14, 2026 announcement reports a $115 million U.S. Army contract to modernize the UH-72 Lakota fleet. An October 12, 2026 item says the UH-72 maintenance network has expanded to eight locations. A June 26, 2026 update reports one year of progress on the MQ-72C Lakota Connector.

The space business covers low Earth orbit constellations, small satellite manufacturing, ARROW450 and ARROW150, and space exploration. The company supports research on the International Space Station through the Bartolomeo platform. It also works on the European Service Module for the Orion crew vehicle, and on DARPA's Blackjack program for small satellite constellations.

The Air Power range includes the A400M, C295, C212 and MRTT aircraft, along with MRO services. These are tactical and strategic airlifters, multi role aerial tankers and combat aircraft. The unmanned systems range includes the Flexrotor and Zephyr.

The company says it has contributed to over 275,000 jobs in more than 40 U.S. states. It says Airbus has earned the trust of U.S. customers for half a century. Its current contracts include work for NASA, DARPA, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and all branches of the U.S. military.

Suppliers can use a contact form for new business opportunities. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Services

• UH-72A and UH-72B Lakota
• MQ-72C Lakota Connector
• Flight School Next
• MH-125 and AH-125 helicopters
• MH-65 Dolphin
• A400M, C295 and C212 aircraft
• MRO services
• Flexrotor and Zephyr unmanned systems
• Low Earth orbit constellations
• Small satellite manufacturing