Aeronautics, space & defense
Join the future of aeronautics, space & defense
The aeronautics, space, and defense industries are undergoing a major transformation in Europe, with strong commitments from states and institutions to enhance competitiveness, accelerate technological innovation, and ensure strategic autonomy.
These ambitions are materialising through European-funded research and development programmes and targeted national initiatives:
- Innovation, sustainability, and system interoperability are shared priorities across Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) and EU defense programmes, such as the European Defence Fund (EDF), support the development of cutting-edge technologies in multiple countries.
- Investment in new technologies to strengthen industrial sovereignty is a central issue. Funding from Horizon Europe and national defense budgets enables industries to modernise their infrastructure and accelerate innovation.
500K+
JOBS IN EUROPE IN AERONAUTICS, SPACE & DEFENCE (2023)
+15%
GREENER AIRCRAFT IN DEVELOPMENT BY 2030
100+
R&D PROJECTS TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRIAL SOVEREIGNTY (2024)
Each country specialises in key sectors:
- Belgium and the Netherlands: Leaders in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), with strong expertise in extending aircraft lifespan and optimising industrial processes.
- France and Italy: Major players in the space industry, investing in observation satellites, constellations, and next-generation launchers.
- Germany and Sweden: Strongly committed to advanced defense technologies, including armoured vehicles, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity.
- Spain: A driving force in military aviation and air combat systems, actively involved in European projects such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
MCA is fully integrated into this dynamic, supporting European industries across the entire value chain, from engineering to industrialisation, including cybersecurity and embedded systems optimisation.
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