Airbus // Universal Registration Document 2021

1. Information on the Company’s Activities /

1.1 Presentation of the Company

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Operations/Engineering Airbus Defence and Space is headquartered in the Munich region. The main engineering and production facilities of the Division are located in France (Paris region and southwest France), Germany (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Bremen), Spain (Madrid region and Andalusia) and the UK (southern England and Wales). In addition, Airbus Defence and Space operates a global network of engineering centres and offices in more than 80 countries. MBDA The Company’s missile business, derives from its 37.5% stake in MBDA (a joint venture between the Company, BAE Systems and Leonardo). MBDA offers missile systems capabilities that cover the whole range of solutions for air dominance, ground-based air defence, maritime superiority and battlefield engagement. Beyond its role in European markets, MBDA has an established presence in export markets like Asia, the Gulf region and Latin America. The broad product portfolio covers all five principal missile system categories: air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, anti-ship and surface-to-surface. MBDA’s product range also includes a portfolio of airborne countermeasures such as missile warning and decoy systems and other customer support activities. The most significant programmes currently under development are the next generation of the successful MICA air-to-air missile ( Missile d’interception, de combat et d’autodéfense ), the SPEAR 3 missile (Selected Precision Effects at Range Capability 3), the precision attack Brimstone 3 missile, the CAMM-ER missile (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile Extended Range), the Anglo‑French joint initiative for a FC/ASW (Future Cruise/Anti- Ship Weapon), the development of Anti‑ship weapons for the two nations, as well as the battlefield engagement MHT missile ( Missile Haute Trame ). Recent product upgrades also include the Aster Block 1 NT (New Technology), the air & missile defence systems for France and Italy, the Sea Venom/ANL ( Anti-Navire Léger ) missile for the helicopters of the UK and French navies, as well as the Enforcer/ MMP ( Missile Moyenne Portée ) missile for the battlefield. Further activities include the preparation of hypersonic and direct energy applications/systems for future programmes such as FCAS and Tempest, the production of various aircraft packages for the Eurofighter Typhoon and Rafale existing programmes (including ASRAAM, MICA NT, and Meteor BVRAAM), as well as the production of various packages for frigates and corvettes systems/missiles (including Aster B1, CAMM, VL MICA, Marte ER and Otomat). ArianeGroup Airbus Defence and Space is active in the field of launchers and launch services through its ArianeGroup joint venture, which prior to July 2017 was named Airbus Safran Launchers (ASL).

Connected Intelligence Intelligence is recognised as a world leader in geospatial data provision and defence intelligence. It is a global supplier of commercial satellite imagery; the No. 1 European supplier of land command and control solutions as well as a lead supplier of ISR and Air Defence solutions to France, Germany and NATO. Intelligence manages one of the world’s largest satellite fleets, with radar and optical sensors, and resolutions ranging from 25cm to 22m. In addition, the two first Pléiades Neo satellites were launched into orbit in 2021 and are now operational, with two additional ones to be launched mid-2022 to complete the constellation. This will enable it to offer 30cm resolution images with intraday revisit capabilities. Furthermore, the Constellation Optique 3D (CO3D) is currently being developed to deliver 50 cm resolution imagery across the world on a daily basis, scheduled for launch from 2023. Secure Communications is the European leading provider of secure communications services, bringing together the most comprehensive satellite communications services and systems, and best-in-class secure network services and solutions. It provides governments, military forces and International Agencies with mission-critical voice and high-speed data communications on land, at sea and in the air. One example is the UK “Skynet 5” programme, where Airbus Defence and Space delivers tailored end-to-end in-theatre and back-to-base communication solutions for voice, data and video services, ranging from a single voice channel to a complete turnkey system incorporating terminals and network management. This contract, pursuant to which Airbus Defence and Space owns and operates the UK military satellite communication infrastructure, allows the UK MoD to place orders and to pay for services as required. Cyber Security provides companies, critical national infra­ structures and government and defence organisations with reliable, high-performance products and services to detect, analyse and respond to increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. The market growth is driven by an exponential increase in cyber-attacks, the continuous digital transformation in all types of organisation and the increased use of connected assets. Customers belong to both the public and private sector, including companies with high grade security requirements. Secure Land Communications provides advanced mobile communication and collaboration solutions with the highest standards of security and reliability. These include voice, messaging and multimedia sharing solutions based on Tetra, Tetrapol and Broadband (4G/5G) technologies. The programme unit provides networks, applications, dispatchers, terminals, accessories and services. Among the key achievements for Secure Land Communications in 2021 are the progress made in the Middle East with Aramco in Saudi Arabia, the Tactilon Agnet collaboration solution being used at World Expo in Dubai, and the preparation of the Qatar World Cup. In Asia- Pacific, results are positive, especially in China with more than 20 networks won for the metro. In Europe, several contracts including Tactilon Agnet were signed as well, for instance in Finland and Spain.

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