The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing (24 - 25) Manufacture of metals 25.3 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition 25.30 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
17 December 2020
Employment effect (start)
17 December 2020
Foreseen end date
31 December 2022
Description
As announced on 17 December 2020, the German missile systems company MBDA Deutschland will be cutting 300 jobs until 2022 due to internal restructuring. According to management, cuts are necessary due to the delay of a major order worth several billion Euros, as the ministry of defence is currently reviewing its air defence systems. All sites and branches will be affected by the job reduction – there will not be any plant closures. A social plan will be negotiated shortly with social partners.
MBDA Deutschland has currently 1,200 employees in Germany.
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