Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create European space company

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine their space activities into a new company, aiming to strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy in space, with the new company potentially operational in 2027.

“By joining forces, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales aim to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in space, a major sector that underpins critical infrastructure and services.”airbus.com

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• airbus.comAirbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU | AirbusOct 22, 2025

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