New hypersonic weapons: the unknowns
In the context of the global race for hypersonic weapons, this article looks at NATO's action and positioning in this area. It develops the idea that the Alliance's strategy should encourage its allies to work towards a better understanding of hypersonic weapons by updating the tools for controlling such technology and [...].
Calepin of international defence companies
Based on information from open sources, this document sheds light on a panel of sixty-two companies from the global defence technological and industrial base (DTIB). DGA, 2023. See
DGE 2022 activity report
In its 2022 activity report, the Directorate General for Enterprise (DGE) details its actions in favour of four objectives: strengthening strategic autonomy at national and European level; building digital sovereignty and supporting businesses in their digital transformation; ecological planning; organisational evolution towards more innovative and agile modes of action. [...]
Russia's quest for polar power
Russia has a clear and assertive interest in its short- and long-term ambitions in the Arctic, which it sees as both a reservoir of material resources and a lever for strategic positioning on a global scale. The article draws attention to the importance of Euro-Atlantic planning to address Russia's ambitions as a 'polar power' [...].
Lt-Gen Benoît Durieux: "The war in Ukraine is a reminder that we cannot ignore high-intensity warfare.
Since the outbreak of the conflict in Eastern Europe, the concept of "high-intensity warfare" has regularly been mentioned by commentators. Lieutenant General Benoît Durieux, Director of the IHEDN, looks at how it has been defined, both in operations and historically.
Djibouti mission for IHEDN auditors
Heading for the warm seas under the command of the Lieutenant General Benoît DurieuxIHEDN's Director, for the auditors of IHEDN's "Maritime Issues and Strategies" and "Defence Policy" majors on their mission to the Republic of Djibouti from 13 to 16 January 2023.
2e parliamentary assistant cycle
From 10 to 12 January, the IHEDN organised the 2e cycle for parliamentary assistants. The course, which was opened by Prefect Denis Conus, Deputy Director of the IHEDN, enabled 36 parliamentary assistants to gain a comprehensive understanding of defence and security issues and challenges in relation to current affairs.
Advanced e-diplomacy course
Brussels, 17-19 January 2023
Organised jointly by the IHEDN's Europe and International Affairs Department and the Instituto da Defesa Nacional (IDN Portugal), as part of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), the course entitled " Advanced course on Cyber Diplomacy "began today in Brussels.
The Indo-Pacific region,
at the heart of France's multipolar strategy
A key arena for bipolar rivalry between the United States and China, this region, in which France is a major power, is the focus of many issues that will be crucial in the years ahead. Against this backdrop, Paris is striving to maintain a strategy of balance and to combat unilateralism.
Djibouti, the coveted gateway to the Indo-Pacific region
Essential in France's Indo-Pacific strategyThe country in the Horn of Africa is also increasingly favoured by other powers. For the time being, France retains a pre-eminent role. The defence cooperation treaty linking France and the Republic of Djibouti since 2011 is currently being renewed. Focus on the destination of the national session auditors.
