Airbus Tiger

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Australian has grounded its fleet of 22 Airbus Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters following a hard landing incident during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

The Australian army is phasing out its Airbus Tiger attack helicopters in favor of the Boeing AH-64E Apache, service officials say.

French has conducted the first test firing of the long-range MBDA Akeron LP missile designed for use by the Tiger attack helicopter.

The Italian Army has declared the new AW249 Fenice attack helicopter a pillar of its transformation, following its public debut at the Eurosatory defense show.