Airbus // Universal Registration Document 2023

1. Information on the Company’s Activities

1.1 Presentation of the Company

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1.1.4 Defence and Space

Airbus Defence and Space is a trusted partner to commercial and government customers worldwide, providing products and services that ensure mission success in the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains: – – Air Power designs, develops, delivers and supports manned and unmanned military air systems and services. It is the leading fixed-wing military aircraft supplier in Europe, and one of the global leaders in combat, mission, transport and tanker aircraft. Key products include the Eurofighter Typhoon, the A400M, the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (“ MRTT ”), the C295 and the Eurodrone. It also focuses on the future of air power, leading the development of the system-of-systems environment, of which the Future Combat Air System (“ FCAS ”) is a cornerstone; – – Space Systems covers a broad range of civil and military space offerings. Its satellite solutions for telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation and science include spacecraft, ground segments and payloads for institutional and commercial customers. It also manufactures orbital and space exploration systems, including human-rated modules. Space transportation capabilities (comprising launchers and services) are offered via ArianeGroup, a 50/50 Airbus-Safran joint venture; – – Connected Intelligence creates specific solutions for defence, governmental, civil and commercial customers under four main Programme Units: Integrated Space Solutions (the current working name for our space-related solutions), Public Safety and Security, Cyber and Defence Digital. It provides trusted intelligence and secure connectivity for mission and business-critical communications, from radio to broadband and mobile, on land, at sea and in the air. On 1 January 2024, Airbus Defence and Space implemented a new organisational structure. It includes the merger of the Military Air Systems (MiAS) and FCAS Programme Lines into the new Air Power organisation, covering all air defence capabilities, and incorporation of the operational part of Engineering and Operations activities in business lines. The change results in a new simplified organisational structure consisting of three business lines: Air Power (merging of MiAS and FCAS), Space Systems and Connected Intelligence, supported by a transversal Operations function. The goal of this new organisational setup is to create business lines with clear end-to-end accountability. Strategy The strategic purpose of Airbus Defence and Space is to support our customers in safeguarding and protecting sovereignty, preventing crises, protecting lives and restoring damaged communities and ecosystems, providing safety and security and respecting the highest standards of human rights. To achieve this, the Company is applying its strategy across three main segments: – – Air Power : Airbus Defence and Space is leveraging momentum in Franco-German-Spanish cooperation, pursuing new European programme opportunities as it works to deliver its vision for future air power. Key opportunities include FCAS, transport and special mission aircraft, among others. Airbus Defence and Space is also working to shape and address a future secure, upgradeable, and dynamic

network along with Command and Control architecture requirements, while continuing to evolve existing platforms and capabilities for long term competitiveness ( e.g. Eurofighter Typhoon, A330 MRTT, A400M, C-295, aircraft in service support); – – Space Systems : As one of Europe’s space leaders, Airbus Defence and Space will continue to create more competitive products, working with European governments and institutions to ensure the long-term health of the entire European space industrial base. The Company will evolve its product portfolio ( i.e. equipment, satellites and infrastructure) and take a targeted approach to international expansion, with key successes already achieved in the US, combined with a growing local footprint. In parallel, Airbus Defence and Space is developing end-to-end solutions and accelerating new products and services to strengthen its position across the space value chain. It is also actively working on sustainability solutions, such as climate change monitoring and the removal of debris from the space environment. For the increasing focus on defence in Space, the Company is aiming to provide nations with technologies for information superiority and in-space operations; – – Connected Intelligence : supports data-driven decision making for our defence, public safety, and geospatial customers. The Business Line provides satellite imagery, intelligence capabilities, and secure connectivity across space, land, air, and maritime domains. The focus is on “information superiority” to enhance mission effectiveness. Connected Intelligence aims to be a centre of competence, offering market-differentiating digital elements and services while serving as a direct sales channel for Airbus Defence and Space’s military and space platforms. Globally, Airbus Defence and Space intends to leverage its existing products and services, innovate in new offerings, and strike selected strategic partnerships in order to strengthen its position in the US and other targeted international markets. The Company is firmly committed to conducting its business based on responsible ethical standards, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes the delivery of defence products in accordance with export control laws, which are made in full transparency and alignment with authorities and relevant stakeholders. Suppliers must also ensure that their business practices are in compliance with export control laws and regulations including the US, EU and any applicable national regulations, as well as compliance with sanctions and embargoes legislation. Furthermore, suppliers are required to provide truthful and accurate export control classification and information and obtain export control licences. Human rights aspects are already included in the licensing process of the authorities, as well as in the Company’s internal approval processes. Additionally, human rights has been prioritised as one of the key commitments of the Airbus sustainability strategy and plays a key role in how Airbus Defence and Space conducts its operations. The Company has developed a human rights policy and within the defence portfolio, a multi-functional and cross-divisional team is in charge of reviewing the integration of risk-based human rights due diligence through existing processes and tools.

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