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OHB urges EU scrutiny of Airbus-Leonardo-Thales space merger, expects fair hearing

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OHB SE reiterated its opposition to the proposed merger of the space divisions of Airbus, Leonardo and Thales, arguing that it poses an anti-competitive threat. The satellite and rocket hardware provider said it is confident EU regulators will give its concerns a fair hearing.

Discovered 2026-11-12T13:34:57.550400-08:00 | 2026-11-12T13:34:57.550400-08:00

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  • The proposed tie-up among three major European aerospace groups faces opposition from OHB, a satellite and rocket hardware provider, putting competition concerns into the regulatory review.
  • The EU regulators’ assessment will determine whether the merger proceeds as proposed or faces changes; OHB says it expects its objections to receive a fair hearing.

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