Airbus Defence and Space completed its acquisition of French cybersecurity company Quarkslab, following regulatory approvals. Quarkslab's roughly 100 employees, specializing in software and critical systems protection, join Airbus's growing cybersecurity division.
This acquisition bolsters Airbus's position as a trusted partner for European governments. It also strengthens sovereign security capabilities. Quarkslab's expertise, particularly its QShield software protection solution, enhances Airbus's defense against advanced cyber threats in the defense and aerospace industries.