Munich, Germany – Airbus Defence and Space is set to implement a new organizational structure starting July 1, 2025. This follows the completion of necessary information and consultation processes at both European and national levels, resulting in agreements with social partners.
The restructuring was first announced in October 2024 as a response to ongoing challenges within the business environment, particularly affecting the Space Systems segment. The company faced significant financial charges during 2023 and 2024.
The plan includes reducing up to 2,043 positions, mainly targeting management overhead functions. This move aims to enhance accountability across its three business lines: Air Power, Space Systems, and Connected Intelligence.
Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, stated: “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.”
There will be no compulsory redundancies as part of this restructuring effort. The company has committed to minimizing impacts on employees by using all available social measures.
