Airbus // Universal Registration Document 2023

1. Information on the Company’s Activities

1.1 Presentation of the Company

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Products and Services Defence Digital is a recognised actor in defence intelligence as well as a system house supplier for securely connected ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), Air Defence and Land Command and Control solutions. Defence Digital provides multi-domain and cyber-resilient information superiority through real-time ISR data fusion and predictive analysis for military and governmental customers. It develops, and delivers the Multi-Domain Combat Cloud, fostering a culture of proactive digitalisation within Airbus to meet the defence market demands. Airbus Defence and Space has supported the German Air Force for over 30 years with our AirC2 (Control and Reporting Centre, CRC) and Ground-Based Air Defence System. Developed to NATO standards, these solutions ensure interoperability for collaborative NATO operations. Our real-time ISR, data fusion, and predictive analysis capabilities are actively deployed in NATO missions and undisclosed European Ministries of Defence. Cyber: the portfolio encompasses broad expertise in cyber project management, including crypto and key management systems, security gateways, network and endpoint protection, aerospace multi-messaging systems, detection and response chain, and cyber attack simulation platforms. Having protected Airbus Defence and Space complex systems and networks for over 30 years, this programme is leveraging the Airbus DNA to develop products and solutions for customers facing similar challenges, based on state-of-the-art trusted technologies. Cyber security is a very dynamic sector and the Company strategy aims at ensuring the group and its ecosystem benefit from the best possible protection. The Cyber Programme Unit consists of Cyber Programmes and Stormshield. Stormshield provides standardised solutions for e.g. 20,000 firewalls/year, composing a range of eight models from entry-level to high range, thus remaining an arm’s length affiliate due to its specific business model. Integrated Space Solutions: Integrated Space Solutions is the current working name for our space-related solutions. Its Earth Observation business manages a fleet of satellites, including radar (TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X and PAZ) and optical (two Pléiades, two Pléiades Neo, SPOT 6, Vision 1) satellites. The Company is committed to delivering high quality Earth observation services including satellite imagery to support disaster relief for rescue operations. All satellite images are accessible on the OneAtlas platform with both optical & radar imagery available. In 2023, the Company signed a significant contract with Google which underscores the quality of Pléiades Neo images. Integrated Space Solutions provides satellite communications and connectivity solutions for governments, military, and international agencies. Building on the success of the UK’s Skynet 5 programme, the Programme Unit delivers end-to-end satcom systems and services for national and global security customers including France, Germany, UK and NATO. In 2022, Integrated Space Solutions secured contracts for Ultra High Frequency (“UHF”) military communications with the European Ministries of Defence, hosting payloads on EUTELSAT 36D, launching in 2024. Public Safety and Security offers advanced mobile communication and collaboration solutions with the highest standards of security and reliability to Public Safety organisations and enterprises.

is currently targeted between 15 June and 31 July in 2024, subject to the clearance of final tests. In 2023, ArianeGroup made progress on the development Maia mini launcher – accelerating the maturation and the in-flight validation of reusable technologies needed to develop the future European family of launchers. French deterrence systems. ArianeGroup, as prime contractor, holds the contracts with the French State for the submarine launched deterrence system family. Connected Intelligence Connected Intelligence activities cover secure space and terrestrial connectivity, data management and intelligence, military multi domain operations as well as cyber security may it be for defence, security institutions or commercial customers. The programme line is divided into four Programme Units: Defence Digital, Cyber, Integrated Space Solutions (the current working name for our space-related solutions), and Public Safety and Security. Defence Digital is “designed” to be the digital light-house for our Defence Customers, demanding fully interoperable, digitised and automated multi-domain solutions for changing defence conditions. Key users are some Airbus’ home countries: Germany, France and UK as well as other NATO nations and international missions such as NATO AWACS (Airborne Warning & Control System) and NATO AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance). Cyber: serves Europe and its allies as the trusted European cybersecurity provider, as a specialist in cybersecurity for Defence and Aerospace systems, assets and network and endpoint security. Its mission is to design, develop, integrate and deploy tailored reliable cybersecurity products and solutions for defence, governmental, institutional and commercial customers as well as critical national infrastructure. The Cyber Programme Unit is the home to the Division’s core cybersecurity competences and capabilities, with clear governance to support all business lines of Airbus Defence and Space. Integrated Space Solutions (the current working name for our space-related solutions) is one of the global leaders in providing trusted Space Solutions, uniting Connected Intelligence’s space related services & capabilities. Its customers are governmental, institutional, and commercial. In the Geospatial domain, the Programme Unit offers a comprehensive range of assets from dedicated infrastructure (Direct Receiving stations) to imagery, advanced products such as mosaics, elevation models, and 3D imagery. The analytics and geospatial solutions cater to diverse sectors, including defence, security, intelligence, agriculture, maritime, oil & gas and more. The Programme Unit extends its expertise in governmental satellite communications, offering multi-domain (land, sea and air) secure satellite connectivity solutions for national and global security, notably for the UK, France, Germany and NATO. Public Safety and Security: Public Safety and Security aims at delivering critical communications solutions to organisations – governmental and private ones – who are responsible for the security and the protection of the individuals, population, national assets and environment.

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Universal Registration Document 2023