Airbus Defence and Space has confirmed that its newly reorganised structure will come into effect on July 1, 2025, as previously announced. The company has now completed all necessary information and consultation processes with social partners at both European and national levels regarding its adaptation plan. These discussions concluded with productive agreements, marking a key milestone in the division's transformation.
The reorganisation follows an announcement made in October 2024 outlining the need to adapt the division's structure and workforce in response to a persistently challenging business environment. This has been particularly evident in the Space Systems segment, which recorded substantial financial charges in both 2023 and 2024.
As part of the restructuring, Airbus Defence and Space will reduce up to 2,043 positions. These reductions will primarily affect management overhead roles. The aim is to reinforce end-to-end accountability across the company's three core business lines: Air Power, Space Systems and Connected Intelligence. This approach is intended to enhance agility and responsiveness to future business demands.
Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, expressed appreciation for the support received during the process. “I thank our social partners and our Airbus Defence and Space colleagues for their constructive engagement and contributions throughout this process. Navigating organisational change is never straightforward for any party, particularly when it involves adapting our workforce. The current geopolitical landscape requires a stronger, faster and more resilient European defence and security industry. Our new structure delivers on this requirement through an efficient and effective end-to-end responsibility for our three businesses and a significantly optimised cost structure while preserving the ability and capacity to benefit from growing defence spending.”
The company reaffirmed that there will be no compulsory redundancies and that it remains committed to mitigating the impact on employees through the use of all available social measures.
