France

France-based company, founded in 1996. Specializes in 3d packaging, space, memory for defense and military applications.

French company providing rad-hard memory and electronics for defense.

French manufacturer of military trucks and utility vehicles, known for the VLRA series used extensively by African and Middle Eastern armed forces. Now part of Arquus, ACMAT continues as a brand producing rugged wheeled military vehicles for expeditionary and peacekeeping operations.

French company providing underwater acoustics.

European military and civil helicopter manufacturer. Founded in 1992, headquartered in Marignane, France, specializes in tiger, nh90.

French-German company providing military helicopters.

ALD provides vehicle fleet management and mobility solutions for defense forces.

Amphenol Socapex is a subsidiary based in France specializing in military connectors. Established in 1946, headquartered in Thyez.

ArianeGroup is a major prime contractor based in France specializing in ariane 5 and ariane 6. Established in 2015, headquartered in Paris, France.

French space company providing launch services for commercial and government satellites.

French company providing military satellite launch.

French military vehicle manufacturer formerly Renault Trucks Defense. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Versailles, France, specializes in vab, vbl.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Volvo Group, founded in 2018. Specializes in griffon, jaguar, vab for defense and military applications.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Volvo Group, founded in 1966. Specializes in scarabee, griffon, vt4 for defense and military applications.

Atos Defence is a subsidiary based in France specializing in it services and hpc. Established in 1997, headquartered in Bezons.

Atos Defence & Security is a tier 1 supplier based in France operating in the cybersecurity defence sector. Established in 1997, headquartered in Paris, France.

French company producing high-performance steels and superalloys for aerospace. Founded in 1907, headquartered in Paris.

French company providing specialty steel and superalloys for defense.

French company providing IT solutions for defence. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, specializes in cybersecurity, big data.

Bertin Technologies is a tier 2 supplier based in France operating in the cbrn protection sector. Established in 1955, headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France.

French company providing CBRN detection equipment.

French company producing optronics and CBRN detection. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux.

French company providing HPC for defence applications. Founded in 1931, headquartered in Paris.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Bureau Veritas. Specializes in testing, certification, inspection for defense and military applications.

Capgemini Government is a subsidiary based in France specializing in consulting and it services. Established in 1967, headquartered in Paris.

CGI France Defence is a subsidiary based in France specializing in it services and consulting. Established in 1976, headquartered in Paris.

French shipyard with defense capabilities for building large naval auxiliary vessels, amphibious ships, and aircraft carrier sections. Historically constructed the hull of France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

French company producing laser systems and optronics. Founded in 1966, headquartered in Orleans.

French company providing laser designators and rangefinders.

French company producing laser systems and targeting. Founded in 1966, headquartered in Orleans, specializes in laser designators, rangefinders.

French company building fast patrol boats and corvettes. Founded in 1946, headquartered in Cherbourg, specializes in combattante, patrol boats.

French company producing bridging equipment, landing craft, and defence systems.

French company producing captive balloons and aerostats. Founded in 2000, headquartered in Ayguesvives, specializes in tethered aerostats, surveillance balloons.

French company providing systems and services for defence. Founded in 1968, headquartered in Paris.

French aerospace company producing aircraft and aerostructures. Founded in 1863, headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in tbm aircraft, aerostructures.

French aerospace company and manufacturer of the Rafale multirole fighter jet. Founded in 1929, headquartered in Paris, France.

France-based company, founded in 1929. Specializes in rafale, neuron, falcon for defense and military applications.

French software company providing 3D design and PLM solutions for defence industries.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Naval Group. Specializes in submarines, frigates, naval for defense and military applications.

French company producing naval weapon integration systems. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Paris, specializes in setis cms, weapon integration.

Naval Group weapons division provides naval combat systems, torpedoes, and weapon management systems.

French company producing professional drones for military use. Founded in 2011, headquartered in Grenoble.

French company producing naval drones, mine countermeasures, and simulation systems.

French company providing underwater drones and AUVs.

France-based company, founded in 1936. Specializes in a18, inspector, mcm for defense and military applications.

French company producing naval drones and mine countermeasures systems. Founded in 2010, headquartered in Toulon, specializes in a18 auv, k-ster.

European explosives and propellants manufacturer for defence. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Paris, France.

France-based company. Specializes in explosives, propellants, nitrocellulose for defense and military applications.

European helicopter division of Airbus (now Airbus Helicopters). Founded in 1992, headquartered in Marignane, France, specializes in tiger, nh90.

French naval systems company providing combat management systems. Founded in 1980, headquartered in Ollioules, France.

European joint venture developing and producing the SAMP/T and Aster missile family for air defense.

Eurosatory organizes the world's largest land and air defense exhibition in Paris.

Eutelsat is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in satellite communications. Established in 1977, headquartered in Paris, France.

French company providing satellite services for defence customers. Founded in 1977, headquartered in Paris, specializes in ka-band services, maritime satcom.

French company specializing in underwater drones, navigation systems, and maritime robotics.

French company producing precision optical components for defence. Founded in 1972, headquartered in Vendome.

French aerospace structures and components manufacturer. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Figeac, France, specializes in structural parts, engine parts.

Forge Industrielle provides metal forgings and precision components for defense applications.

Framatome provides nuclear services, fuel assemblies, and reactor components for naval propulsion.

Gebo Cermex provides packaging systems and automation for defense logistics. Founded in 1963, headquartered in Reichstett, France.

French company providing military ground support equipment.

French company providing infrared systems for defense.

French company providing self-sealing fuel tanks and vibration control.

French company providing wheels, tires, and vibration control for military vehicles and aircraft.

French company providing run-flat wheels for military vehicles.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Idemia. Specializes in fingerprint, facial, biometrics for defense and military applications.

IDEMIA provides biometric identification, identity verification, and credentialing for defense and government.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of IDEMIA. Specializes in biometrics, identity, credentials for defense and military applications.

Developer of thermal imaging and infrared detection systems. Founded in 2009, headquartered in Montpellier, specializes in thermal cameras, ir sensors.

French company producing embedded systems for defence. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Quimper, specializes in compactpci, vme.

French company providing camouflage and concealment systems.

ISL is a research institution based in France specializing in ballistics research and protection. Established in 1958, headquartered in Saint-Louis, France.

French company producing navigation and imaging systems. Founded in 2000, headquartered in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, specializes in fog, ins.

French company providing inertial navigation, photonics, and underwater systems for military applications.

French joint venture building OPVs and patrol vessels. Founded in 2013, headquartered in Lorient.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Safran Electrical & Power. Specializes in wiring, power, harnesses for defense and military applications.

French company providing electrical distribution for military aircraft.

Lacroix Defence is a tier 2 supplier based in France specializing in chaff and flares. Established in 1946, headquartered in Muret, France.

French company providing decoy systems and pyrotechnics.

French company producing aerostructures, wiring, and doors. Founded in 1917, headquartered in Toulouse, France.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Latécoère. Specializes in harnesses, wiring, interconnect for defense and military applications.

German company providing military HVAC systems.

French aerospace fasteners and structural components manufacturer. Founded in 1777, headquartered in Paris, France.

French company providing aerospace fasteners and structural components for defense.

French company providing lasers and photonics for defense and aerospace.

Lynred is a private company based in France specializing in ir detectors and cooled/uncooled. Established in 2019, headquartered in Veurey-Voroize.

French company providing infrared detectors for military thermal imaging.

France-based company, founded in 1970. Specializes in primers, topcoats, aerospace for defense and military applications.

French company producing missiles and aerial weapons (now part of MBDA). Founded in 1937, headquartered in Paris, specializes in mica, asmp.

European multinational missile manufacturer. Joint venture between Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo.

MBDA Air Defence develops surface-to-air missiles and air defense systems including MICA, Aster, and CAMM missiles.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of MBDA. Specializes in mistral, vl mica, aster for defense and military applications.

European company providing coastal defense systems.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of MBDA. Specializes in storm shadow, scalp, taurus for defense and military applications.

MBDA division developing laser weapon systems and directed energy technologies. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Paris, specializes in dragonfire laser, hel systems.

French company providing Exocet anti-ship missiles.

MBDA France is a major prime contractor based in France specializing in mica and scalp. Established in 2001, headquartered in Le Plessis-Robinson, France.

European company providing ground-based precision fires.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of MBDA. Specializes in mistral, vl mica, portable for defense and military applications.

French company producing precision aerospace and defence components. Founded in 1937, headquartered in Amboise, specializes in engine components, aerostructures.

French company providing aerospace electrical components.

European developer of beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Paris, specializes in bvr missiles, ramjet missiles.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Michelin Group, founded in 1889. Specializes in x force, military tires, run-flat for defense and military applications.

French company providing military tires for aircraft and vehicles.

Musthane is a French manufacturer of elastomer-based military products including fuel bladders, inflatable structures, and ballistic protection systems for defense applications. The company supplies NATO forces with flexible fuel tanks, NBC decontamination equipment, and specialized rubber-based defense components.

French industrial group specializing in naval defence, particularly submarines and surface combatants.

French company providing naval combat management.

French company providing heavyweight torpedoes.

French company providing NBC vehicle protection.

French defense electronics and test systems company. Founded in 2009, headquartered in Toulouse, France.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of KNDS. Specializes in caesar, 155mm, artillery for defense and military applications.

French company providing CAESAR and artillery.

French ground systems manufacturer part of KNDS group. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Versailles, France, specializes in leclerc, caesar.

French ammunition manufacturer, part of KNDS group. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Bourges, France, specializes in tank ammunition, artillery shells.

Unmanned ground systems division of KNDS France developing autonomous and remotely operated ground vehicles for reconnaissance, logistics, and combat support. Produces the NERVA family of multi-mission UGVs.

French land systems company producing tanks and artillery, now part of KNDS. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Versailles, France, specializes in leclerc, caesar.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of KNDS. Specializes in vbci, vbci 2, 8x8 ifv for defense and military applications.

NH Industries is a major prime contractor based in France specializing in nh90 helicopter. Established in 1992, headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France.

French company providing aerospace lubricants.

OCCAR is a government agency based in France specializing in program management. Established in 2001, headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

OCEA Naval is a private company based in France specializing in fpb 98 and patrol boats. Established in 1987, headquartered in Les Sables-d'Olonne.

French company producing III-V semiconductors for radar and communications. Founded in 1988, headquartered in Limeil-Brevannes, specializes in gaas, inp.

ONERA is a research institution based in France specializing in aerospace r&d and wind tunnels. Established in 1946, headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

Developer of ground-based radar and surveillance systems for air defence. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Toulouse, specializes in ground radar, air surveillance systems.

PASQAL is a French quantum computing company that builds neutral-atom quantum processors with applications in defense simulation, optimization, and machine learning. The company works with European defense agencies on quantum advantage for logistics planning and complex battlefield modeling.

French company providing NBC protective clothing.

French company providing tactical lighting and climbing equipment.

French company providing precision sniper rifles.

Photline Technologies is a subsidiary based in France specializing in modulators and photonics. Established in 2000, headquartered in Besancon.

French-Dutch company producing night vision and imaging sensors. Founded in 1937, headquartered in Mérignac, France, specializes in image intensifiers, cmos sensors.

French company producing image intensifier tubes and night vision. Founded in 1937, headquartered in Brive, specializes in image intensifiers, night vision.

French company providing image intensifier tubes for military night vision.

Photonis France is a private company based in France specializing in image intensifiers and pmts. Established in 1937, headquartered in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

Piriou Naval is a private company based in France specializing in patrol vessels and tugs. Established in 1965, headquartered in Concarneau.

French AI company providing satellite imagery analysis for defence intelligence.

Proengin manufactures chemical and biological warfare agent detectors using flame spectrophotometry technology.

France-based company, founded in 1972. Specializes in ap4c, detection, cbrn for defense and military applications.

French CBRN company providing flame photometry detection for chemical and biological agents.

French company producing interconnect solutions for aerospace and defence. Founded in 1952, headquartered in Rosny-sous-Bois, France, specializes in rf connectors, fiber optics.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Radiall. Specializes in rf connectors, fiber, switches for defense and military applications.

French company producing weapon release systems and aircraft equipment. Founded in 1950, headquartered in Courbevoie, specializes in weapons pylons, release systems.

Franco-British joint venture producing rocket motors for missiles. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France, specializes in missile motors, rocket boosters.

France-based company, founded in 2010. Specializes in sonar, auvs, asw for defense and military applications.

French aircraft MRO company providing maintenance and modification services. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Bordeaux.

French multinational aerospace and defence company. Major producer of aircraft engines, landing gear, and defence electronics.

French company providing aircraft fuel systems.

French aerospace company's parachute division providing military and space recovery systems.

Safran Ceramics is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in cmc components and thermal protection. Established in 2001, headquartered in Le Haillan, France.

French company providing aircraft electrical systems.

French company providing electrical wiring systems for military aircraft.

Safran Electronics is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in ins and optronics. Established in 2005, headquartered in Paris, France.

French company providing optronics, inertial navigation, and targeting systems for military aircraft and vehicles.

French helicopter engine manufacturer, formerly Turbomeca. Founded in 1938, headquartered in Bordes, France, specializes in makila, arrano.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Safran. Specializes in landing gear, brakes, wheels for defense and military applications.

French company providing hydraulic systems for landing gear and brakes.

French company providing military engine nacelles.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Safran. Specializes in epsilon, ins, navigation for defense and military applications.

French company providing submarine optronic masts.

Safran Power Units manufactures auxiliary power units, missile power systems, and aircraft APUs for military applications.

Safran Sensing Technologies is a subsidiary based in France specializing in gyroscopes and accelerometers. Established in 2016, headquartered in Paris.

French company providing resilient PNT solutions and atomic clocks for defense.

Safran Vectronix is a subsidiary based in France specializing in vector and jim. Established in 2014, headquartered in Paris.

French battery manufacturer providing military batteries for aerospace, naval, and ground systems.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of TotalEnergies, founded in 1918. Specializes in lithium-ion, nickel, primary for defense and military applications.

French battery manufacturer providing advanced batteries for military, aerospace, and defense applications including submarines and aircraft.

French company producing optronics, navigation, and avionics (now Safran). Founded in 1924, headquartered in Paris, specializes in sigma ins, optronics.

French subsidiary of SBG Systems manufacturing miniature inertial navigation systems (INS), attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS), and GNSS-aided navigation solutions for defense applications.

French aircraft engine manufacturer part of Safran. Founded in 1945, headquartered in Courcouronnes, France, specializes in m88, m53.

French company producing propellants and energetic materials. Founded in 1971, headquartered in Paris.

French company building patrol boats and workboats. Founded in 1962, headquartered in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

French company providing aerospace surface treatments.

French company producing star trackers and neutron detectors. Founded in 1966, headquartered in Limeil-Brevannes.

French company producing IR detectors (now Lynred). Founded in 1986, headquartered in Veurey-Voroize.

French company providing infrared detectors for defense.

Sogitec Industries is a tier 2 supplier based in France operating in the training simulation sector. Established in 1983, headquartered in Suresnes, France.

Sopra Steria Defence is a subsidiary based in France specializing in it services and digital transformation. Established in 2014, headquartered in Paris.

French company producing connectors and interconnect systems. Founded in 1917, headquartered in Versailles, France, specializes in mil-spec connectors, backshells.

Souriau-Sunbank is a subsidiary based in France specializing in military connectors and harnesses. Established in 1917, headquartered in Versailles.

Stelia Aerospace is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in fuselage sections and pilot seats. Established in 2015, headquartered in Toulouse, France.

French company producing mini UAVs for military reconnaissance. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Pierrelatte, specializes in dvf 2000, copter 4.

Franco-Italian joint venture and Europe's largest satellite manufacturer. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Cannes, France, specializes in observation satellites, telecom satellites.

French-Italian company providing space systems.

French avionics division producing cockpit systems and flight displays. Founded in 2000, headquartered in Bordeaux, France, specializes in cockpit displays, huds.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in avionics, displays, navigation for defense and military applications.

French company providing military cockpit displays.

French company providing encryption and key management.

French defence electronics division producing radar and electronic warfare systems.

French company providing identity and security.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in displays, huds, mfds for defense and military applications.

French company providing aircraft electrical systems.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in ground master, gm200, gm400 for defense and military applications.

French multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for aerospace, defence, transportation, and security.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in damocles, irst, pods for defense and military applications.

French company providing tactical communication systems.

French company providing missile electronics, seekers, and guidance systems.

French company providing ILS, VOR, and navigation systems for military.

French company providing phased array radar for naval and ground defense.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in ground master, sea fire, radar for defense and military applications.

French company providing radar altimeters for helicopters and fixed-wing.

French company providing military radio systems, encryption, and tactical communications.

French company providing signals intelligence systems.

French company producing tactical radio systems for military forces. Founded in 2000, headquartered in Paris, specializes in synaps, pr4g.

French company providing tactical radios and soldier systems.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in topowl, scorpion, hmd for defense and military applications.

French division producing military training systems. Founded in 1990, headquartered in Cergy-Pontoise, specializes in flight simulators, ground trainers.

French company providing sonar and underwater warfare systems.

French company providing military ground support equipment.

French manufacturer of ground support equipment for military and commercial aviation worldwide.

French subsidiary of TLD manufacturing ground support equipment (GSE) including aircraft tractors, ground power units, and cargo loaders for military airfields and defense logistics.

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Safran Helicopter Engines. Specializes in arriel, makila, ardiden for defense and military applications.

French-German company producing microwave semiconductors for defence. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Villebon-sur-Yvette, specializes in gaas mmics, gan power amplifiers.

French company providing deployable medical facilities.

French company providing escape slides and safety systems.

French company providing escape slides and survival equipment.

French company providing military parachute systems.

French manufacturer of tactical clothing and combat equipment. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Lyon, specializes in combat uniforms, tactical vests.

French company providing military inflatable boats.