EADS North America (EADS) is a subsidiary of and a holding company for the North American activities of Netherlands-based European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS N.V.). EADS North America serves the US military, US Customs and Border Protection, the FBI, emergency medical services, and local law enforcement agencies. The North American segment is structured to include Defense Electronics & Systems, Homeland Security, Rotorcraft, Space, and Transport & Mission Aircraft -- it operates through Airbus America, American Eurocopter, Military North America (formerly EADS CASA), Supply & Services, Test & Services, Defense & Security, Fairchild Controls Corporation, and Cassidian Communications.