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Airbus Acquires Quarkslab to Boost Cybersecurity Capabilities

4/21/2026

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Airbus announced on April 21, 2026, its acquisition of French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab.
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is Airbus Defence and Space's second cybersecurity acquisition in a month.
Quarkslab, founded in 2011 and employing about 100 people, specializes in protecting critical assets through its QShield platform.
This move follows previous acquisitions, including Infodas in Germany and a planned acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK.

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Airbus announced on April 21, 2026, its acquisition of French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab.
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is Airbus Defence and Space's second cybersecurity acquisition in a month.
Quarkslab, founded in 2011 and employing about 100 people, specializes in protecting critical assets through its QShield platform.
This move follows previous acquisitions, including Infodas in Germany and a planned acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK.