Cassidian
Cassidian ( to 17 September 2010 as EADS Defence & Security) was until January 2014, the defense and security division ( Division ) of the EADS Group. It was a leader in global security solutions, system integration and air, land, sea and connecting systems. The Cassidian headquarters was in Unterschleissheim, Germany.
History
Stefan Zoller had led the defense and security division of EADS since 2005. As of September 3, 2012 was appointed Bernhard Gerwert as Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of Cassidian and a member of the EADS Executive Board ( Executive Committee of EADS ).
On 1 January 2014, EADS Divisions Airbus Military, Astrium and Cassidian have been merged to Airbus Defence and Space.
Organizational units
- Cassidian Systems - Defence and Communications Systems
- Cassidian Electronics - defense electronics
- Cassidian Optronics - Sensors and Electronic Warfare
- Cassidian Air Systems - Military Aircraft ( Euro Fighter, Panavia Tornado, unmanned aircraft, Helicopter Laser Radar )
Investments
- GFD; The Society for aerial target takes over as a subsidiary of EADS exercises of the Bundeswehr.
- MBDA Germany GmbH; ( Missile )
- Cassidian Cyber Security GmbH
- EADS Test & Services