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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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.
Strategic initiatives
European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub
The European Aerospace and Defence Growth Hub will be launched by the end of 2025. It will support the supply chain of aerospace and defence companies across Europe, powered by ELITE, Euronext’s ecosystem of private European companies.
European Funding Days
European Funding Days, dedicated to the aerospace and defence sector will be held on 7 and 8 July 2025, helping entrepreneurs enhance their knowledge of capital markets and connect businesses to the financial ecosystem.
Preparing for a listing with IPOready Defence
IPOready Defence is a comprehensive six-month training programme designed to help aerospace and defence entrepreneurs navigate financing options and the roadmap to an IPO. Launching in the third quarter of 2025, IPOready Defence will leverage Europe’s largest pre-IPO programme IPOready.
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.
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.
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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