European aerospace and defense company specializing in military aircraft, satellites, space systems, and defense electronics.
| Type | Division |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | 🇫🇷 France |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 10K+ |
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus SE, one of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers. It operates across multiple defense and space segments including military transport aircraft, combat aircraft systems, satellites, space launch systems, and cybersecurity solutions.
The division serves NATO and allied nations, as well as international space agencies. It is a major contractor for European defense programs and participates in multinational projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon and Airbus A400M military transport aircraft.
Airbus Defence and Space was formed through the consolidation of European aerospace and defense operations, including heritage companies like Daimler-Benz Aerospace (DASA) and Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA). It has evolved as part of Airbus SE's organizational structure to focus on defense, space, and security markets.