Airbus Defence in France

Empowering French and European sovereignty

As a trusted partner of the state and its armed and security forces, Airbus contributes to protect citizens and democratic values.

Airbus designs, manufactures, cyber-protects and supports defence systems for aircraft, drones, helicopters, satellites, information systems, communications, intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Airbus is shaping the future of French and European defence with programs such as FCAS and Eurodrone.

French Air Force A400M in Pitch Black 2024

Airbus, a key player in French and European sovereignty

Airbus, European leader in the defence sector, plays a major role at the service of society and contributes to the sovereignty of France and Europe in the fields of defence, space, and security. Its activities help make the world safer and play a crucial role in crisis management.

With over 30 years of operational experience, including nuclear deterrence, force projection, and intervention, the company is preparing the future of French and European defence through the development of new capabilities such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Eurodrone.

Airbus solutions cover a wide range of missions, deployed in more than 32 countries:

Mission aircraft: tactical transport, strategic transport, and air-to-air refuelling
Fighter aircraft
Combat and utility helicopters
UAVs, from mini-drones to operational drones
Satellite imagery and electronic intelligence
Secure communications
Big data processing
Cybersecurity

#1

supplier for French and European armed forces
2 000+

clients and partners
180

locations worldwide
12,1 bn€

Airbus Defence and Space Revenue 2023

A400M French Air Force at Hurricane Irma

Always on duty for our clients, anytime, anywhere

With the A400M, a tactical transport asset with strategic reach in Europe, and the A330 MRTT, a key element in deterrence and the future pillar of connectivity in the era of collaborative combat, Airbus provides unparalleled force projection capabilities. These have enabled, among other things, the French military to evacuate French nationals abroad at any time and in any place, whether in Lombok, Afghanistan, Sudan, or Haiti.

The company is also recognized for and committed to training, offering training and support for French forces (AFAE), which are key elements of air and human safety.

Defence, Innovation, and Sustainability: the three components of a safe and united world.

Our focus areas

Defence in France

As a trusted partner of the state and its armed and security forces, Airbus contributes to protect citizens and democratic values.

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French Army Aviation, France Tiger Combat exercise

Innovation within Defence and Space

Digital aircraft twin: Unleashing the power of Big Data Analytics and AI in order to transform data into actionable insights for fast and fact-based decision making and enhanced fleet availability.

Improving readiness for our military customers by unlocking the power of big data analytics.

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