DefenseIndia launches competition for 60 military transport aircraftC-390 Millennium, C-130J Super Hercules and A400M are competing for a program that calls for most of the aircraft to be manufactured in IndiaAugust 13, 2026Read more
DefenseAirbus deploys firefighting kit on French Air Force A400M amid wildfiresMilitary transport aircraft enters real-world firefighting operations for the first time using a 20-tonne retardant delivery systemJuly 26, 2026Read more
DefenseNATO launches multinational Airbus A400M transport fleet initiativeSeven allies join new program modeled on the alliance's shared A330 MRTT fleet as Finland enters tanker partnershipJuly 07, 2026Read more
DefenseGerman Air Force A400M completes nonstop 6,750-nm flight to Hawaii using self-air refuelingMission demonstrated how the transport fleet can deploy worldwide without relying on foreign tanker aircraft or intermediate stopsJune 29, 2026Read more
IndustryFrance funds new A400M mission system in bid to expand aircraft's capabilitiesUpgrade will allow transport aircraft to coordinate drones, missiles and combat assets while Airbus seeks new operatorsJune 16, 2026Read more
DefenseGermany receives final A400M as Airbus pushes upgrades amid shrinking backlogLuftwaffe completes 53-aircraft fleet while manufacturer seeks new roles and customers for the transportApril 20, 2026Read more
DefenseAirbus A400M seen losing ground in India’s MTA competitionProgram to replace An-32 fleet moves forward as Embraer C-390 and C-130J emerge as main contendersApril 08, 2026Read more