Airbus’ Defence and Space division has reported a 17% increase in revenue for the first half of fiscal 2025, reaching €5.81bn ($6.6bn) compared to €4.99bn during the same period last year.
This notable growth is attributed to higher volumes across all business lines within the division.
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Despite the revenue upswing, order intake by value at Airbus Defence and Space experienced a downturn, with figures totalling €5.08bn, a 16% decrease from the previous year’s €6.06bn.
The division’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) turning positive at €161m, a substantial recovery from a loss of €760m in the prior year.
Adjusted EBIT for Airbus Defence and Space also demonstrated significant progress, registering at €265m compared to a loss of €807m in the first half of fiscal 2024.
The improved profitability across all business lines contributed to this positive outcome, stated Airbus.
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By GlobalData“Our H1 financials reflect transformation progress in our Defence and Space division and the lower commercial aircraft deliveries compared to a year ago,” Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2025 alone, Airbus Defence and Space’s revenue saw a 22% rise to €3.16bn from €2.59bn in the corresponding quarter last year.
The division’s EBIT for Q2 stood at €192m, with adjusted EBIT close behind at €188m.
While Airbus Q2 revenues remained stable year-on-year, increased volumes in Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters were offset by lower commercial aircraft deliveries.
“The operating environment is complex and fast-changing. On tariffs, the recent political agreement between the EU and the US to revert to a zero-tariff approach for civil aircraft is a welcome development for our industry. Our 2025 guidance, which continues to exclude the impact of tariffs, remains unchanged,” Faury added.
Airbus Defence and Space secured a contract from France’s Directorate General of Armaments in June 2025, to enhance cybersecurity training for armed forces personnel, further expanding its portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to national defence initiatives.
