The history of Airbus may be long and fascinating, but Airbus Defence traces its lineage back to 2000 with the creation of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS).
In 2014, following a series of corporate mergers, EADS became Airbus Group and reorganised its operations into three divisions: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space.
Airbus Defence is thus the arm responsible for designing, developing and manufacturing aerospace and military systems for customers around the world.
Airbus Defence has an impressive product portfolio, ranging from combat, transport and refuelling aircraft to satellites, launchers, spacecraft, communication and intelligence systems. Some of its most renowned projects include:
With more than 50,000 employees in over 35 countries, and a global network of partners and suppliers, Airbus Defence is truly a global force.
Its main customers are governments and space agencies in Europe, but it also has contracts with countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Not only that, but it also provides solutions to private companies, such as satellite operators, airlines and security service providers.
