Defense: 2026, the Make-or-Break Year

Experts point to the need for the French defense industry to radically transform its models to respond to the rise of geopolitical challenges and the constraints of speed, volume, and competitiveness. The contemporary context requires the transition from artisanal production to an industrial logic, the reduction of lead times, the strengthening of the national supply chain, and the integration of innovations such as AI and modular systems. This dynamic is part of increased global competition and indispensable strategic sovereignty.

Economic intelligence will prove crucial here: indeed, these transformations imply continuous analysis of risks, the supply chain, and internal capabilities to anticipate disruptions, secure critical technologies, and optimize competitiveness in domestic and international markets.