French air defence: 80 years of adapting to new challenges
Driven by the rise of private players and technological innovation, new space is overturning the balance of power in space. Between ambitions for sovereignty, industrial competitiveness and a still fragile legal framework, France and Europe are seeking their place in this new orbital order.
Wargames, RADAR, novels... fiction in the service of defence
In addition to war games and the famous Red Team Defence, now RADAR, the growing use of the imaginary in defence circles is demonstrating its usefulness in training and foresight. We take a closer look at some of the key players in this major development.
"New space: the strategic challenges of space privatisation
Driven by the rise of private players and technological innovation, new space is overturning the balance of power in space. Between ambitions for sovereignty, industrial competitiveness and a still fragile legal framework, France and Europe are seeking their place in this new orbital order.
1945-2025: eight decades of the French defence industry
In an instructive documentary, the French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) traces the reconstruction of the French industrial fabric after the Second World War, to equip what is now the largest army in the European Union. For IHEDN, the History Committee of the Confédération amicale des ingénieurs de l'armement (CAIA) looks back at the decisive choices made since the war.
The Arctic, "mirror of international tensions
New maritime routes, militarisation, status of ships and exploitation of resources: Virginie Saliou, a researcher in maritime security at the Strategic Research Institute of the École Militaire (IRSEM), sheds light on the Arctic, a strategic territory that has become the theatre of growing rivalry between the great powers.
Religions in the armed forces: brotherhood of arms... and of souls
With military chaplains from four faiths (Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish), the French armed forces benefit from a unique model that combines respect for the neutrality of the State and freedom of conscience. Explanations with representatives of each religion.
Mountain warfare: the most hostile battlefield
Rugged, compartmentalised terrain, the dangers of verticality, extreme climatic conditions... Focus on this very specific combat terrain, through emblematic campaigns and the insights of General Hervé de Courrèges, co-author of a reference work.
Winston Churchill: before the "old lion", the man of war
A trained officer and intrepid soldier, the British statesman fought on several fronts and headed various ministries linked to the armed forces before coming to power during the Second World War. A look back at the military aspects of his career with historian François Kersaudy.
Stealth in the deep: the saga of French submarines
A pioneer in submarine navigation, France opted for nuclear propulsion over half a century ago. A look back at the rich history and latest developments of this highly strategic fleet with Rear Admiral François Guichard, a submarine expert and practitioner.
Food sovereignty: a vital issue with security implications
To coincide with the international "Nutrition for Growth" summit, which France is hosting in Paris on 27 and 28 March, we focus on two trends that illustrate the security implications of food: the quest for food sovereignty and efforts to improve human nutrition.
