5 Largest Defense Contractors in the World in 2022

4. Airbus

Total revenue (in millions of dollars): 61,658

Total profits (in millions of dollars): 4,981

Total assets (in millions of dollars):  121,712

Total number of employees: 126,495

While its known more for the production of commercial aircraft, Airbus is also the biggest defense contractor in Europe. The multinational corporation entered the defense industry in the 90s. Airbus engages in five segments in the defense sector, namely land, air, sea, space and cyber. The company has also been engaged in the production of fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.