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PORTUGUESE & FRENCH
DEFENCE INDUSTRIES
PARTNERING WORKSHOP
25TH SEPTEMBER 2019 | LISBON
THE FRENCH DEFENCE INDUSTRIES PROFILE
ORGANIZATION: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT:
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www.arquus-defense.com
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Arquus is an historical group focused on operational excellence and construction of
the future, at the service of men and women and National Defence.
From tactical trucks to special forces vehicles, Arquus proposes a wide range of light
and medium-sized wheeled armored vehicles capable of meeting the needs of the
armed forces and internal security forces.
In order to propose complete, integrated offerings, Arquus innovates and develops
our own systems, especially in the fields of mobility, vetronics and remote weapon
systems.
We offer a range of custom services designed to guarantee maximum operational
availability in the thick of operations, throughout the service life of our vehicles.
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www.diadesmarine.com
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DIADÈS MARINE is a French company founded in 2011 to specifically address the
challenges of detecting weak signature targets in noisy maritime environments.
DIADÈS MARINE is a supplier and manufacturer of navigational aids equipment
(2651A) specialised in radar detection and radar data processing products and
solutions.
We are currently present in numerous fields and can offer the following solutions:
• maritime surveillance and detection software and systems aimed at different sea-
based domains (fishing, navigation, coast-guards, secure navigation);
• innovative radars used for specific purposes (3D FlightTrack radar, aero-maritime,
perimeter surveillance radars);
• mono/multi plot radar extractor-trackers that merge up to 4 radars in real-time;
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www.gican.asso.fr
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The GICAN, the French Marine Industry Group, affiliates more than 180 industrialists
in the maritime industry. It brings together shipyards, system and equipment
manufacturers, subcontractors, engineering and architect businesses that are
involved in the design, construction, maintenance and implementation of military
and civilian vessels, and those who work in the domain of maritime security and
Marine Renewable Energies.
The GICAN is a natural partner of the Ministry of Armed Forces, of the Economy and
of the Ministry of Ecological and Solidarity Transition, as well as "Secrétariat Général
de la Mer" (the General Secretariat of the Sea).
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GIFAS promotes the image of the French aerospace industry by:
- participating in international events and trade shows ;
- organizing exhibitions, trade and fact-finding missions;
- pro-actively distributing information to all media in France and abroad as well as to
public and political bodies ;
- organizing the International Paris - Le Bourget Air Show held every two years.
In liaison with engineering schools, GIFAS contributes to training programmes in
France that are open to students from selected countries through a specific
institution - the IAS (Institut Aéronautique et Spatial).
GIFAS and the industry invest in vocational training to meet the needs for skills and
cover th higher qualifications needs created by process and technology
developments.
www.gifas.asso.fr
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MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and
missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future needs of the three
armed forces.
The only integrated defence company to provide missiles and missile systems for
each branch of the armed forces (air, sea, land).
A multi-national group with more than 11.000 employees working together across
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Offices also set up in USA.
A joint venture of the 3 European leaders in aerospace and defence: Airbus (37.5%),
BAE Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%).
www.mbda-systems.com
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Thanks to 30 years of working in marine navigation, TIMEZERO boasts a proven
powerful technology that was developed with a unique vision allowing for
continuous innovation.
TIMEZERO’s cutting edge design was developed to answer the needs of recreational
sailing, cruising and regattas as well as a professional solution to fit the needs of all
the maritime industries.
To ensure our continuing relevance, we put the utmost importance on collaborating
with professionals leading in their respective industries to put our software to the
test against the unique needs of each market. In this page, you can find out about
the history of TIMEZERO as well as catching up on the latest news and information.
www.mytimezero.com
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Naval Group is an international high-tech company and one of the few global leaders
in defence naval systems whose skills cover the whole of the production chain for
complex programmes.
Naval Group uses its extraordinary know-how and unique industrial resources to
meet its customers’ requirements.
Naval Group: the european leader in naval defence and a major player in energy.
www.naval-group.com
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www.nexter-group.fr
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Nexter, the leading French land defense company is a KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense
Systems) Group company. Nexter applies its expertise in land defense systems to
meet the needs of the French army and other land forces around the world. The
scope of its business includes the supply of weapon systems and ammunition for air
and naval forces.
The acquisition of Belgian company Mecar and Italian company Simmel Difesa
enabled the establishment, along with Nexter Munitions, of the third European
player in the ammunition sector.
The group continues its international development policy with 60% of order intake in
2016 destined for the export market. In France, Nexter is fully committed to meeting
the objectives of the SCORPION program, through the renovation of the Leclerc tank
and the development of the future VBMR GRIFFON and EBRC JAGUAR vehicles within
the GME (temporary consortium: Nexter/Renault Trucks Defense/Thales).
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www.safran-helicopter-engines.com
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Safran Helicopter Engines, the world leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines, is
the only manufacturer dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it
has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
Offering the widest range of products, from 500 to 3,000 shaft horsepower, Safran
Helicopter Engines has been committed to design and manufacturing excellence for
more than 80 years. The company partners with major helicopter manufacturers
across the globe and its products feature aboard the very latest designs, including
the brand-new Airbus Helicopters H160, Bell 505, Leonardo AW189K, Avicopter
AC352, Russian Helicopters Ka-62, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited LUH and Korea
Aerospace Industries LCH.
The company's top priority is to provide safe, reliable and high-performance
engines, to help its customers stay focused on their missions and to keep their
helicopters flying every day, everywhere.
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Safran Electronics & Defense, a Safran high-tech company, holds world or European
leadership positions in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both
civil and military markets.
Safran Electronics & Defense is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide
for inertial navigation systems (INS) used in air, land and naval applications. It is also
the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics
and tactical UAV systems.
Operating across the globe through the Safran international network, Safran
Electronics & Defense and its subsidiaries employ 8,161 people in Europe, Africa,
Asia-Pacific, North America and South America.
www.safran-electronics-defense.com
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www.thalesgroup.com
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Whenever a critical decision needs to be made, Thales has a role to play. Our
solutions help customers to make the right decisions at the right time and act
accordingly in challenging environments.
To help create a safer world, we serve five keys sectors:
Aerospace
Space
Ground Transportation
Digital Identity and Security
Defence and Security
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www.unseenlabs.space
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Electronic intelligence from space : a dedicated maritime surveillance service.
Unseenlabs innovative electromagnetic technology enables it to track any vessel,
anywhere and at any time – even when other systems can’t.
Unseenlabs secure data cannot be falsified and can be used immediately.
Many potential customers, including insurance companies, industrial groups and
governments have already expressed their interest in our technology.
Only Unseenlabs is able to pick up key information with unrivalled reliability at this
level of precision.
The ability to locate and monitor vessels allows us to fight pollution and illegal traffic
and ensure everyone’s safety.
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For any query or doubt, please contact:
Ricardo Santos Lopes
Director of DTIB Development & Business Intelligence
Email: [email protected]