Our Industry
Four industries, one industrial ecosystem
As European companies specialising in aerospace, security, and defence, we form an industry that connects and protects. We create the products that enable global mobility; and develop and supply the equipment that safeguards against internal and external threats.
Seemingly different things – an airplane, a submarine, and a satellite – are intricately connected, representing the work of a single industrial ecosystem. Moreover, technological innovations in one area often prove to be beneficial for another one.
In concrete terms, the management of air traffic for example relies very much on space applications. And modern armed forces can only operate effectively with a seamless interaction of their equipment across air, land, sea, cyber and space.
Our products are not just interconnected operationally and technologically; they’re driven by a shared commitment – building a sustainable and safe Europe.
Key industry data 2022
- 46,000
New jobs in 2022
- 921,000
Direct employees
- 3.5 m
Total employment supported
- 9.8 %
Turnover growth in 2022
Get to know our industry
Learn more about each of the industries that make up our ecosystem
Value to society
Explore the diverse and significant contributions our industry makes to society, showcasing the far-reaching impact of our work. Value to society
- Connecting peopleWhere distance is no barrier
- Protecting freedomBuilding resilience for a safer tomorrow
- Aviation safetyThe safest way to travel is getting safer
- Disaster relief & rescue missionsSolutions for saving lives
- Protecting critical infrastructureSafeguarding Europe’s vital lifelines
- Space observationHelping climate-smart agriculture
- Future-facing careersSkills for innovation
- Providing vital medical aidWhen speed saves lives
- Global trade by airConnecting opportunities