Covering some 70 per cent of the Earth's surface, our oceans are so vast that it is difficult to stay on top of everything that is going on at sea. This calls for comprehensive approaches to maritime surveillance. Here, you will get an overview of some of the projects Airbus is undertaking.

After serving as the programme’s test platform since 2018, in June 2024 the last of six BelugaXLs entered service. These successors to the A300-600ST, the iconic original ‘Beluga’, continue its mission to strengthen the company’s industrial capabilities. Time for some heavy lifting!