Airbus examines Eurodrone tie-up with Kawasaki Heavy, shares trade lower in Europe
26.06.2026 - 14:00:40 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 14:00.
Airbus SE (NL0000235190) is assessing a Japan-oriented variant of its Eurodrone program together with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, according to fresh reports on Friday from Dow Jones and Reuters. The aerospace group’s shares trade on Euronext Paris and Xetra, where they lately show a modest decline in a weaker European sector backdrop. Reuters coverage of the Eurodrone cooperation
What Reuters and Dow Jones report
Dow Jones and Reuters reported late Friday morning that Airbus and Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries are exploring a cooperation on a localized Eurodrone configuration for Japan, adding another layer to the European unmanned aerial vehicle program. MarketScreener summary of the Eurodrone talks The initiative comes as governments raise defense spending and seek more autonomous air capabilities across NATO and partner countries.
According to the reports, the talks focus on adapting the Eurodrone platform to Japanese requirements, with Kawasaki Heavy positioned as a local industrial partner, echoing Airbus’s broader strategy of embedding programs in regional supply chains. Company profile data on Airbus SE The existing Eurodrone initiative already anchors Airbus in collaborative defense projects alongside other European manufacturers.
Friday’s sector and consensus view
On Friday, Airbus shares around mid-day trade near 192 euros on Stuttgart and other German venues, roughly 1 percent below the previous close, in line with a muted move across the European aerospace and defense segment. Onvista intraday price data for Airbus The stock forms part of key European indices including the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50, keeping it firmly in institutional portfolios.
Analyst consensus remains constructive. Investing.com cites 23 analysts covering Airbus, with a majority recommending Buy and an average 12-month price target of about 210 euros per share, above the current trading zone. Investing.com consensus estimates for Airbus MarketScreener data show recent positive attention, including an upgrade to Buy from Kepler Cheuvreux earlier in June, underscoring confidence in the long-term order book.
All news and analysis on the Airbus shares
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The products behind the defense focus
Airbus generates substantial revenue from its commercial aircraft family, notably the A320neo narrow-body line and the long-haul A350 wide-body. In defense and space, the group offers platforms such as the A400M military transport and the Eurodrone program, alongside satellite and launcher activities.
Where the Airbus stock trades today
The Airbus SE shares (NL0000235190) trade on 2026-06-26, 11:36 on German venues including Stuttgart at around 192.70 euros, while the primary listing on Euronext Paris provides additional liquidity in the European aerospace and defense sector.
Key data on the Airbus shares
- Company: Airbus SE
- ISIN: NL0000235190
- WKN: A1EWWW
- Ticker: AIR
- Trading venue: Euronext Paris, Xetra, Stuttgart
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 11:36): 192.70 EUR
- Market cap: 102000000000 EUR (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Aerospace and Defense
- Index membership: CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50, Stoxx Europe 600
- Next earnings date: 2026-07-31
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