Conference at Bercy on "Rearming and financing the defense industrial and technological base (DITB)".
The war in Ukraine has rekindled the need to develop and maintain a sovereign and resilient defense technological and industrial base (DTIB) to ensure strategic autonomy by equipping the armed forces. The French DTIB is made up of nine major groups of European and global scope, around which a vast network of 4,500 start-ups, SMEs and [...].
GICAT on France Inter's "On n'arrête pas l'éco" program
GCA (2s) Jean-Marc Duquesne, General Delegate of GICAT, was interviewed on the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum by Anaëlle Verzaux, as part of the "On n'arrête pas l'éco" program. He emphasized the ability of the land-based sector to increase its production to meet the growing needs of defense and [...].
PRESS RELEASE IDEX 2025: French and Emirati industry work together to meet the demands of future combat
Abu Dhabi, February 18, 2025 - On the occasion of IDEX 2025, Franco-Emirati cooperation in defense and security is enriched by a new initiative. With over 1,350 exhibitors from 65 countries and 130,000 trade visitors expected, this 17ᵉ edition confirms its status as the sector's must-attend event. France [...]
Speech by Nicolas Chamussy, President of GICAT, at the GICAT 2025 Wishes Ceremony
At the start of this new year, and in a national, European and international context that is more complex and unpredictable than it has been for a long time, I'd like to take a few moments to look back at the successes and highlights of our community in 2024, and the challenges we'll have to face in 2025 and beyond. The year 2024 has been [...]
French political scientist and geopolitician Dominique Moïsi wins the Prix Vauban 2024
In partnership with GICAT, this year's Prix Vauban is awarded to Dominique Moïsi's book : Le triomphe des émotions, published by Robert Laffont. Paris, Thursday December 12, 2024 - After Amin Maalouf's Le labyrinthe des égarés in 2023, Dominique Moïsi will receive the Vauban Prize for his book Le triomphe des émotions at a reception [...].
GICAT inaugurates its office in Kiev, symbolizing its long-term commitment to Ukraine.
Paris, Wednesday December 11, 2024 - Groupement des Industries de Défense et de Sécurité Terrestres et Aéroterrestres (GICAT), represented by its International Advisor, Marc-Henri FIGUIER, and its International Affairs Manager, Théo GEANDREAU, has officially inaugurated its new representative office in Kiev, Ukraine. This event marks a significant milestone in GICAT's commitment to [...]
Official launch of the Pacte Drones Aériens de Défense between DGA and the French defense industry
Yesterday, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces hosted the kick-off meeting for the Pacte Drones Aériens de Défense (Defense Airborne Drone Pact), signed by the Minister of the Armed Forces at Eurosatory on June 17. The aim of this pact is to close the capability gap within the French Army, and to bring it up to the highest level in the tactical use of UAVs, both for [...].
Nicolas CHAMUSSY becomes the new president of GICAT
Paris, July 2, 2024 - At the close of yesterday's Annual General Meeting, the new Board of Directors of GICAT (Groupement des Industrie Françaises de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres) elected Nicolas CHAMUSSY Chairman of GICAT. The group's fourteenth chairman, he takes up his post today for a two-year term, renewable for a further year.
GICAT and the Defense Innovation Agency renew their partnership
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Eurosatory - On the occasion of EUROSATORY 2024, the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and the Groupement des industries françaises de défense et de sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres (GICAT) have renewed their partnership agreement signed in June 2020. By signing an agreement today, they are demonstrating their shared determination to [...]
A film and photo series by François Rousseau for GICAT
Monday June 17, 2024 - Eurosatory - For the past 3 years, GICAT (Groupement des industries françaises de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres) has been a partner of the French military cycling team, whose ranks include world, Olympic and Paralympic champions. GICAT is also deeply involved in the rebuilding of wounded soldiers through [...].