Made in the UK, for the UK

At Airbus in the UK, we stand for security. We design, manufacture and service vital UK defence capabilities that safeguard our citizens and protect our values.

We address the nation's critical defence and security requirements, supporting the UK Armed Forces with all they need for their missions: State-of-the-art aircraft, versatile helicopters, sophisticated satellites and robust cybersecurity systems.

As a trusted partner of the UK, we are committed to local production. We ensure that the UK's strategic needs are met with precision and reliability, thereby enhancing national resilience and safeguarding vital infrastructure.

- Next-generation military satellites, such as SKYNET 6A, begin manufacturing in our Stevenage cleanrooms, while their digital processors and payloads are developed and incorporated in Portsmouth.

- Cyber solutions for the UK Government are delivered from our Newport site.

- Airbus in the UK develops and manufactures all wings for the A400M military airlifter from Filton, near Bristol.

- Wings for Airbus’ Voyager, the A330 MRTT multi-role tanker, are designed in Filton and manufactured in Broughton.

A400M Royal Air Force First Flight

Forging the UK’s defence ecosystem

Airbus is dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces and developing the UK’s defence ecosystem.

Working with SME’s, Universities and wider industry, Airbus innovates next generation technology to safeguard our nation and protect its democratic way of life.

#1

supplier of large aircraft to the RAF
#1

for military helicopter pilot training
No.1

for Sovereign Key Management

A330 MRTT Air-Air refuelling Tornado and Eurofighter

For those defending and protecting us

Airbus provides world leading military satellite communications with SKYNET and ultra-high resolution Earth observation with Oberon.

Airbus is the RAF’s largest aircraft supplier, supplying and maintaining the A400M, Voyager, the A330 MRTT and the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

Airbus also specialises in secure connectivity, cyber solutions, and infrastructure for the UK government and NATO.

Through UK-based subsidiary Aalto, Airbus is delivering the Uncrewed Aerial System, Zephyr.

The missions of our customers

Our key principles

Armed forces covenant

Airbus is committed to enhancing the UK's defence capabilities as a dedicated partner to the nation's defence sector. The company is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Outreach

With our outreach initiatives, graduate and apprenticeship programmes, we are working to inspire and develop the next generation of British scientists, technicians and engineers.

Contribution to UK economy

Airbus supports a resilient UK economy by developing UK supply chains and export opportunities which are underpinned by critical knowledge and skills developed at its UK sites.

Contribution to UK economy