IHEDN auditors at the heart of Dutch strategic issues
Auditors in the Armaments and Defence Economics (AED) major at the 5e session of the IHEDN completed a fact-finding mission to the Netherlands, a major partner in European defence and a key player in industrial and technological cooperation on the continent.
Saint-Brieuc hosts the 250e IHEDN regional session in Brittany
La 250e he IHEDN regional session opened in the Côtes-d'Armor region, focusing on the major strategic challenges of national defence and security. Between high-level conferences, immersions in the heart of the local economic fabric and unique memorial sequences in partnership with the Ordre de la Libération, the fifty-two auditors had a concrete grasp of the challenges of territorial resilience before continuing their training cycle in Brest.
13e edition of the cycle for civilian executives of the Ministry of the Armed Forces
Over the course of a week, the 13ᵉ cycle des cadres civils du ministère des Armées, organised by the IHEDN at the École militaire, brought together around sixty auditors to discuss major defence, security and international cooperation issues. Through lectures, visits and committee work, participants deepened their understanding of contemporary strategic challenges and strengthened their shared defence culture.
Reinforcing the spirit of defence in higher education in the Paris region
The Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale, the Île-de-France Academic Region and the Paris Defence and Security Zone have signed an ambitious partnership agreement to develop the spirit and culture of defence among students in the Île-de-France region. A joint commitment to forge lasting links between academia, the armed forces and young people.
A new partnership to promote equal opportunities and civic engagement
The Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale and the Un Avenir Ensemble foundation have signed a partnership agreement designed to encourage the diversification of audiences and strengthen the civic commitment of young people. This cooperation is based on shared values: equal opportunities, national cohesion and a spirit of defence.
Successful take-off for the 248e session in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
From 17 March to 17 April, 46 students from a wide range of backgrounds will be meeting in Belfort, Besançon, Chalon-sur-Saône and Dijon to gain a deeper understanding of the defence, security and resilience issues shaping our strategic environment and having a direct impact on our regions.
Africa on the move: a seminar to rethink Franco-African partnerships
A seminar devoted to the contemporary dynamics of the African continent brought together experts and decision-makers with a common objective: to rethink the relationship between France and Africa in the light of current challenges.
Business report 2025
The new edition of the IHEDN activity report is now available. This document reviews the highlights, initiatives and actions carried out by the Institute over the past year. It highlights the commitment of its teams, its students and all its partners in promoting a culture of defence and security.
Opening of the 37e European Session of Senior Armament Officials (SERA)
La 37e The European Session of Senior Armaments Officials (SERA37) kicked off on Monday 2 March, with a first week organised in France and Brussels, launching this session which aims to strengthen joint reflection on the industrial, capability and technological challenges facing European defence.
Launch of consultation for the award of a public contract
The consultation for the award of a contract to provide quality monitoring and support services for the Qualiopi system has been launched on the PLACE government purchasing platform.
