EADS: Shaping the Future of Defense and Aerospace

The European Aeronautic Defense and Space (EADS) Company is the world leader in defense and aerospace related services. Among EADS’ leading brands is the Airbus which produces the most innovative military and commercial aircraft. EADS is also the owner of Astrium which is considered now as the leader in European space programs. Astrium is the third largest spaces provider in the world. It has the most groundbreaking military and civil space systems and services in the world. The Cassidian is the leading provider of state-of-the-art solutions in civil security and armed forces around the world. EADS has created a consortium in Eurofighter and has a major stake in MBDA, a missile systems provider. EADS’ Eurocopter, the primary manufacturer of military and civil helicopters in the world, accounts for over one thirds of the helicopter fleets in the world. In 2010, Eurocopter holds 50% of the sales of civil and para-public helicopters in the world. EADS is manned by over 122,000 people in over 170 different sites around the world. Among its strongest domestic markets are Spain, the UK, Germany and France. Its international operations are also starting to reach its peak with more than 75% of the products being exported to markets outside Europe. Its global network of over 30 representative offices makes the expansion quick and wide. Among EADS’ major goals for this decade are a balanced revenue from the commercial sector and other sectors, an increase in revenue share from 12% in 2010 to 25% by the end of 2020, and a goal of 40% revenue contribution of operations outside Europe. Aside from the US and European markets, EADS hopes to establish strong presence in emerging markets while remaining committed to its European roots. R&D plays a vital role in the existence of EADS. The company has already invested over €24 billion in R&D projects for the discovery of new technologies and future prospects. EADS is considered the leader in self-financed R&D efforts in the aviation industry around the world. R&D has helped the company to access new scientific and engineering expertise. These projects have already created more than 15,000 new jobs in Europe alone. EADS today truly exemplifies what a successful European company looks like.