Airbus is a European aerospace corporation formed in 2000 by the merger of French Aérospatiale-Matra, Spanish Construcciones Aeronáuticas, and German DaimlerChrysler Aerospace. It employs over 144,000 people across 170 locations in 30 countries. Airbus produces commercial aircraft, military aircraft, satellites, and launch vehicles. Its major products include passenger aircraft, freighter aircraft, and military aircraft. Airbus aims to reduce dependence on states and strengthen its defense segment through centralization and tailored customer support strategies.