Catherine Roux

Groupement Industries Françaises Aeronautiques Spatiale specializes in the sector of the aviation industry (manufacturer, equipment, training), space and military. It has more than 369 members, from major prime contractors and system suppliers to small specialist companies. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

Geodis SA operates as a supply chain company. It offers transportation management solutions, contract logistics, supply chain optimization, air &ocean freight and express and parcels delivery services. The firm serves the retail, fast moving consumer goods, industrial, automotive, high tech and aerospace & defense sectors. . The company was founded in 1904 by Émile Calberson and is headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France.

Nexter Systems SA designs, develops, and manufactures weapons and armaments. Its products includes armored vehicles, robotics, guns, artillery, and medium-caliber ammunition. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Roanne, France.

Airbus Defence & Space SA designs and manufactures defense systems. Its products include military aircrafts, missiles, electronic warfare systems, security systems, and telecommunications equipment. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Mecachrome France SAS provides mechanical engineering services. The firm serves the aerospace, aero structures, aero-engines, automotive, motor sports, energy, industrial, and defense sectors. It designs and produces engines, gearboxes, and sub-assemblies such as pneumatic distribution products for the motor sports. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Amboise, France.

Mecar has been based in Belgium since 1938, and has built a world-wide reputation for weapon systems and for a comprehensive range of ammunition. This range comprises: -Direct Fire ammunition for LAVs, Tanks and Infantry, from 25mm to 120mm, -Mortar and Artillery ammunition, -Rifle and Hand Grenades. Mecar is a supplier to the Belgian Army, to NATO and to numerous other countries around the world. Mecar is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Chemring Group PLC which is based in Fareham, U.K. and quoted on the London stock exchange under the symbol CHG. Mecar has a workforce of 400 highly motivated and well qualified personnel. Equipped with the latest tools for both research and production, Mecar is able to meet and surpass the most rigorous customer requirements.

Orest Group SA manufactures and sells jewelry. The company was founded on September 1, 1995 and is headquartered in Erstein, France.

KNDS - KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems N.V. is a Dutch European company that was founded in 2015. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The CEOs are Stéphane Mayer and Frank Haun. KNDS is the European leader in land defense and is an association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two leading manufacturers of military land systems.

Nexter Robotics SAS engages in robotics. It manufactures products for the defense, police, rescue, and civil surveillance sectors. The company was founded in October 2012 and is headquartered in Versailles, France.