European Aerospace and Defence Country Guides

The world's second-largest aerospace industry, with record defence spending, major programmes across combat air, engines and submarines, and a supply chain actively seeking overseas capacity.

Europe's largest civil aerospace producer, with Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, deep engine and missile capability, and a sovereign defence base that rewards suppliers who commit to a French presence.

Europe's largest defence spender, home to the Airbus commercial network from Hamburg to Stade, and a land systems sector growing at record pace. A strong market for overseas suppliers with the right specialism.

Home to Leonardo, Europe's largest helicopter manufacturer, a growing missile and space sector, and a deep tier of specialist suppliers across Turin, Rome and the south. Relationships are the key to entry.

A large, fast-growing market with leading unmanned systems exports, a major Airbus and Boeing aerostructures base, and strong demand for technology partners willing to build Turkish capability.

Home to Airbus Defence and Space global headquarters, specialist composite aerostructures, a strong naval shipbuilding base, and rising defence investment. Spain's clusters in the Basque Country and Andalusia offer real supply chain opportunities.

NATO's highest defence spender by GDP ratio, with a massive procurement programme and a fast-growing civil aerospace cluster in Aviation Valley. Overseas suppliers are actively welcomed through offset partnerships.

One of NATO's fastest-growing defence markets, with two Airbus subsidiaries, major investments from Rheinmetall and Hanwha, and substantial EU defence funding creating new supply chain openings.