Eurosatory Curtain Raiser

The Eurosatory exhibition returns from 13 to 17 June at the Parc des expositions of Paris-Nord Villepinte. To date, more than 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries as well as 33 national pavilions are already registered, and more than 200 official delegations have been invited.

Eurosatory is a true technological showcase offering solutions and equipment covering the entire spectrum of capabilities, from proven equipment to the latest technological innovations. All the latest developments in the field of land and air-land defence and security will be present at the exhibition. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to discover more than 500 new products and many innovations at the stands and in the Eurosatory LAB.

The Eurosatory LAB: Eurosatory visitors will have the opportunity to discover the Eurosatory LAB on a surface of more than 1,000 square metres. Nearly 80 French and international start-ups gathered in the Eurosatory LAB will have the opportunity to present their technological innovations to official delegations and industry professionals throughout the five days of the exhibition.

Among the start-up solutions, many civil innovations are applicable to Defence and Security issues.

High-level conferences will be held in the Agora. The Director of the Defence Innovation Agency will take part in the inaugural keynote, and among our guests, we will have the pleasure to welcome the Founder of the International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC), the ‘Defence Angels’ network, as well as the Director of the Battle Lab Terre.

Pitching sessions and demonstrations will be held in the LAB, as well as a variety of interactive and convivial activities such as the public vote for the ‘Start-up of the Day’ from June 14 to June 17, or the ‘Cocktail Lab’ which will be organised at lunchtime.

The Start-up Challenge: For the first time, Eurosatory is hosting a start-up challenge in partnership with Agorize. This competition is open to start-ups from all over the world. Participants will have to propose an innovation of a dual nature, likely to effectively transform the daily life of a Defence and Security actor in the exercise of its missions. The winning start-up will receive prizes including a presence at the exhibition where it will play a key role in the development of disruptive technologies.

GENERATE: The start-ups’ Accelerator by GICAT Launched in 2017, the GENERATE programme enables French start-ups to understand and integrate the world of defence and security by providing them with tailor-made services and by allowing them to benefit from the GICAT network.

GENERATE is a start-up accelerator dedicated to defence and security issues in the broad sense. In this sense, this programme goes beyond simple operational support to also bring a strategic vision through the triptych:

• Start-up accelerator for their strategy, visibility, and business development
• Content and reflection creator through several regular publications
• Facilitator of a network of innovation actors.

Thales completes the acquisition of RUAG Simulation & Training

The consolidation will complement Thales’s footprint in the land market meanwhile sustaining its field-proven expertise in helicopters and military aircraft solutions. This acquisition will provide an opportunity to reinforce its local footprint in priority geographies (France, Switzerland, Germany and United Kingdom), while increasing its presence in UAE and Australia.

The company completed the acquisition, including RUAG’s 500 employees and with sales worth approximately 90 million Euros in 2021.

The synergies of Thales and RUAG S&T will create new opportunities to accelerate the deployment of next-generation hybrid solutions, combining world-class live and synthetic expertise. The initiative, which is driven by the digitalization of land forces, is fully in line with the global evolution toward more environmentally friendly solutions, in line with Thales ESG commitments.

With the formal acquisition process completed, the next step will be to initiate the integration of the two companies to create a more efficient business, while ensuring the continuity of activities and operations for the benefit of the armed forces.

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