Defence and Space

Defence and Space

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Defence and Space

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Defence Space Solutions and Systems

Reliable solutions to make the world a safer place

Complex threats. Evolving battlespace. Autonomous systems.
At Airbus, we ensure information superiority across land, air, sea and space based on interoperable, adaptable and resilient solutions.

Want to know more about our solutions?

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Libya, Pléiades

Providing you a comprehensive situational awareness

Based on acknowledged space assets combined with unrivaled capabilities in data processing, fusion, dissemination and intelligence extraction, we deliver sophisticated end-to-end solutions and comprehensive pictures of operations.

Precise information whenever you need

Near real-time monitoring of vital missions

Asset detection, recognition and identification, tracking of suspicious activities, easy and quick access to data for emergency situations

Sovereign information superiority

End-to-end integrated systems including cyberprotection, multi-source and multi-national processing capabilities, space and ground asset management, training and in-service support

Mission-critical connectivity

Constant and secure connections to exchange data, information, voice and videos. Resilient, interoperable and rapidly deployable communication systems combining military and commercial bandwidths

Imagery and Data

Airbus has a diverse range of satellite capabilities to meet the needs of Defence, Intelligence and Security markets. These include very high-resolution optical imaging for comprehensive and detailed surveillance, as well as radar capabilities for weather-independent observation. Our sensors enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.

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Discover our Constellation

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Pléiades for Defence

The importance of detail with very-high resolution

Pléiades for Defence
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Pléiades Neo for Defence

The importance of reactivity and our highest resolution capacity

Pléiades Neo for Defence
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Radar for Defence

High quality terrain and motion analysis in all conditions

Radar for Defence

Reference Layers

  • Take your geospatial information to the next level and ensure mission success with 2D and 3D reference layers (basemaps, 3D, elevation models) that will grant you extensive knowledge of the terrain.
  • SPOT 6 and Pléiades form an ideal combination of detailed imaging and broad coverage, with intraday revisits to any point on Earth and the ability to make images available within hours.
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Our analytics based on extensive imagery from our constellation and led by our in-house expert analysts help you extract powerful information from land use classification and object detection, to damage assessment and border reports thanks to our IMINT experts.

Securing communication exchanges and strictly controlling access to data

Secure Connectivity

We deliver world leading satellite communications and ground infrastructure networks.
Providing governments, militaries and international agencies with mission-critical voice and high-speed data communications on land, at sea and in the air.

C5ISR systems

We provide interoperable, adaptable and resilient solutions to create a comprehensive situational awareness picture across multiple domains, supporting decision-makers at strategic, operational and tactical levels.

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Our sales team would be happy to provide you with more information about our Defence portfolio and how our solutions can meet your needs.

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Defence Space Solutions and Systems
Pléiades

Signal Activity Identification over Iran

This tip-and-cueing Multi-Int analysis shows a probable P-18 Spoon Rest signal identification in a remote area.

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Mobility and Transportation
Defence Space Solutions and Systems
Pléiades

Hijacked Tanker Aris 13 Located with the Help of Pléiades

By combining the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and the Pléiades satellites, Airbus helped locating the ARIS 13 oil tanker attacked by Somali pirates in only 2 days.

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Defence Space Solutions and Systems
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EMDYN Fusion Platform

Delivering valuable insights from high-resolution imagery from the Living Library in real-time