Responding to constantly shifting geopolitical tensions and threats requires intelligent defence systems and infrastructure. But implementing new scalable, interoperable, and technologically advanced defence systems presents a challenge, on which we can support our customers .
Airbus Protect works closely with defence manufacturers and engineering firms as they develop new defence systems to ensure safety, security, dependability, and interoperability. Our experts have in-depth knowledge of complex system studies and are well-placed to address the diverse challenges of collaborative combat.
We’re also a trusted partner of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces (DGA), providing safety and security support on nuclear systems throughout their lifecycle, as well as related military air bases and naval infrastructures.
Airbus Protect is proud to be a member of BDLI, the German Aerospace Industries Association
In defence, safety equals operational readiness. We support armed forces and defence manufacturers throughout the entire lifecycle of their systems. From the design of complex weapon systems to the airworthiness of military fleets, we ensure that your assets are safe, interoperable, and ready for the mission.
We secure the performance of complex defence architectures. We conduct system safety analyses for land, air, and naval platforms, ensuring reliability and mission success even in degraded environments. We address the specific challenges of interoperability and collaborative combat.
We support the development of robust defence systems. We ensure safe system architecture and integration, managing the complexity of modern military hardware and software to deliver compliant and capable products.
We navigate military certification landscapes. We support you in meeting specific defence standards (e.g., EMAR, MIL-STD) and building the safety cases required by state aviation and defence authorities (like the DGA).
We ensure the continued airworthiness of military fleets. We provide expert support for state aircraft, managing technical events and ensuring that fleets remain compliant and safe to operate throughout their service life.
We secure the defence industrial base. We manage supply chain risks, including obsolescence and counterfeit prevention, ensuring the integrity and availability of critical spare parts and systems.
As a major player in the defence supply chain and a subsidiary of the Airbus Group, we understand the complex reality of defence manufacturers. We help you secure your industrial ecosystem, ensure your products meet strict government qualification standards, and protect your assets from interference.
Ensure your defence platforms are « secure-by-design » and ready for homologations. We support your programmes from the initial architecture phase through to entry-into-service, integrating cybersecurity directly into your engineering processes to guarantee mission resilience and support you with regulatory compliance.
Secure your restricted environments and maintain your « license to operate ». We provide qualified audits for National (e.g., IGI1300), EU, and NATO regulations, assisting you in creating the accreditation files required for classified contracts.
Prove the battle-readiness of your products to government clients. We use comprehensive simulations and « Serious Games » as a proving ground to test your systems against realistic cyberattack scenarios before deployment.
Navigate complex international regulations (ITAR, EAR) across your supply chain. We offer specialised Export Control expertise to manage classification and licensing, ensuring compliant transfers of sensitive military technology.
Protect your IP and OT systems with our Identify, Protect, Detect, and React framework. We provide 24/7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) and Threat Hunting specifically designed to detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) targeting the defence sector.
Sustainability in defence is synonymous with operational sovereignty. As armed forces face new forms of conflict, they must also adapt to climate change and energy transition challenges to maintain their strategic advantage. We support the defence sector in reconciling environmental performance with operational superiority. We ensure your systems are resilient, your supply chains are secure from obsolescence, and your critical infrastructures remain safe.
Navigating civilian regulations (like REACH) and defence exemptions is a strategic challenge. We help you master this landscape to avoid capability gaps. We assist in building governance that anticipates regulatory restrictions, ensuring programs remain compliant without compromising military requirements.
We are the trusted partner for high-stakes risks. Leveraging our heritage with the DGA and nuclear sectors, we model hazardous phenomena from pyrotechnic risks in munitions depots to nuclear safety. We define safety zones (ATEX) to protect personnel in arsenals, naval bases, and airfields.
Energy independence is a pillar of sovereignty. We support the transition toward alternative fuels to reduce logistical vulnerability. Whether integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) for air power or hydrogen for naval platforms, we manage the safety engineering of these new energy vectors.
Climate change is a threat multiplier. We help you measure carbon footprints and define reduction roadmaps. Crucially, we assess the climate resilience of strategic assets (ports, air bases) against extreme weather, ensuring infrastructure remains operational when needed most.
We integrate lifecycle thinking into weapon system design. Applying eco-design principles, we help optimize critical raw material usage and plan for the safe dismantling of end-of-life equipment, reducing both environmental impact and total cost of ownership.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the British government department responsible for implementing UK defence policy, and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces. Airbus Protect has been providing Security Operations Centre (SOC) services to the UK MoD from within the client’s Global Operations Security Coordination Centre (GOSCC) for over sixteen years.
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