Eurosatory 2026 spotlights helicopters as counter-drone platforms: Airbus H160M Guépard, H145M expansion, and drone-led teaming
Eurosatory 2026 coverage points to a shift from “air defense” to scalable counter-UAS concepts, with militaries drawing renewed interest in helicopters and low-cost platforms. Airbus Helicopters is progressing the H160M Guépard toward late-2028 delivery, positioning “agnostic” drone integration, while also widening the H145M light helicopter’s anti-drone mission and exploring helicopter–drone teaming for SAR and firefighting roles.