On 10th December 2012, the A400M transport aircraft has completed the 300 hour function and reliability (F&R) flight-test phase. 

On the 23 rd November, the French FREMM ASM (Anti Submarine Warfare) First of Class frigate, “Aquitaine” was accepted by OCCAR-EA Director Patrick Bellouard, 

The official signing of the new COBRA In-Service Support contract (2013-15) by OCCAR-EA Deputy Director Eric Huybrechts and Mr. Christoph Weber 

The A400M transport aircraft was officially named Atlas ahead of the Farnborough Airshow 2012 on 6 July.