The DGA validated the technical capabilities of the VSR-700 vertical take off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during a maritime test phase in December 2022.

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions...

Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR700 VTOL UAV...

The first H160 helicopter for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) has started its flight tests at the Airbus Helicopters main site in Southern France.

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) yesterday awarded a 10 billion Euro contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter program (HIL). Close to a third of the future "Guépard" fleet is intended for the French Navy (Marine Nationale).

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H225M in naval combat configuration to the Brazilian Navy.

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H160s for the French Navy.

The VSR700 is an unmanned aerial system being developed for the French Navy in partnership ...

Airbus announced that its VSR700 VTOL UAV prototype reached a speed of 60 kts during its latest test flight.