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Euronext supports European aerospace and defence companies by offering innovative tools to meet their financing needs, enhance their visibility in the global capital markets and attract diverse investment opportunities that foster long-term growth.

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Empowering the future of European aerospace and defence

Discover how Euronext’s expertise and broad franchise are fueling innovation and growth across the European aerospace and defence sector.

This infographic spotlights:

Key market trends shaping the industry’s future
Tailored funding solutions for companies of the sector
The reasons Europe’s industry leaders are now surpassing global competitors in valuation

See how Euronext empowers companies of all sizes, from ambitious SMEs to leading industrial groups, by providing access to capital and supporting their journey to scale and success.

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The leading capital markets infrastructure in Europe

25

aerospace and defence companies listed on Euronext

€300bn

in combined market capitalisation

€2.3bn

raised through aerospace and defence listings since 2020

€6bn

raised through European defence bonds since 2020

922

global institutional investors in aerospace and defence

Data as of April 2025

Supporting innovation and growth in the aerospace and defence industry

Euronext offers a set of tailored financing solutions to connect European aerospace and defence companies with the capital, network and expertise they need at every stage of their development − from early growth to maturity.

These initiatives aim to enhance the visibility of companies in strategic sectors and provide them with efficient tools to raise capital. In parallel, they give institutional, retail and asset management investors broader access to high-growth segments through thematic indices, meeting growing demand among investors for exposure to Europe’s strategic industries.

Watch how companies like Theon are leveraging Euronext’s platform to grow and innovate.

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Aerospace and defence companies listed on Euronext markets

Euronext is home to some of Europe’s most prominent aerospace and defence players, from world-renowned manufacturers and defence contractors to cutting-edge technology providers and precision engineering firms. These companies are at the forefront of innovation, security, and industrial resilience, playing a key role in strengthening Europe’s strategic capabilities and global competitiveness.

Facilitating the issuance of European defence bonds

Take advantage of a fast-track admission process for defence bonds via a dedicated segment on Euronext markets.
Investors can view all European defence bonds listed on our markets at a glance.

This dedicated segment gives transparency and accessibility to those looking to support Europe's strategic autonomy.

To further enhance clarity for investors, the voluntary European Defence Bond Label has been introduced to identify bonds that meet defined eligibility criteria and disclose the use of proceeds.

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New thematic indices

Designed to highlight the companies most critical to Europe’s long-term self-sufficiency, this new series of indices addresses key themes for European strategic autonomy such as aerospace and defence, energy, security and geostrategy.

These new flagship indices and their closely related derivations will act as reference indices for investment products in partnership with banks and investment management companies.

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Updates to Euronext ESG indices

The ESG methodologies will be revisited for the CAC 40 ESG® and MIB ESG® indices. From their June 2025 quarterly reviews, eligibility screening steps will be more closely aligned with the new ESMA guidelines on ESG fund naming conventions.

For the defence industry, exclusions are limited to armament activities that are prohibited by international treaties signed and ratified in the relevant countries.

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