Improving the operational performance and energy resilience of the armed forces for optimum defense
We live in a changing world where Defense and Marine are one of the mainstays of life in society. The climate of uncertainty and the threats that have hung over the international environment since 2001 have not lessened.
Today, it has become essential to adapt the armed forces to technological developments by integrating new capabilities: robotics, cyber, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, simulation, energy performance, etc.
Clients are faced with the challenge of equipping themselves with cutting-edge technological and human resources to protect the population and the sovereignty of their territories by adapting, modernising and optimising their defense mechanisms.
Equans France is able to offer players in the fields of Defense and Marine solutions to reconcile:
The performance challenges faced by the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of the Interior or industrial players in these sectors are real commercial levers for Equans France, which can offer all of its industrial or service sector services in a package of integrated offers.
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Operational performance
Operational performance
Availability contract with performance agreement reaching up to 97% of fleets.
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Economic competitiveness
Economic competitiveness
Operational platform for coordinating the French Army’s Cells, Tyres and Batteries supply chain.
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Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency
EPC; Technologies that emit less and are more energy-efficient.
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Cross-business line, multi-service offers
We intervene throughout the life cycle of fixed equipment (dock, logistics base, etc.) or mobile equipment (frigate, submarine, aircraft, etc.) from design to implementation and “as a service” operational maintenance.
As a result of the expertise of its 1,100 employees, Equans France operates in the following fields:
Complex and critical systems
Design and integration of complex and critical systems such as specialist deterrent telecommunication networks and electronic warfare equipment, not forgetting our HVAC, NRBC, Refrigeration and fire protection expertise, particularly for national navy vessels
Securing and protection
Securing, protection and creation/renovation of sensitive sites and infrastructure such as security and intelligence solutions, cyber security and multi-technical maintenance
Performancecontract
Performance and availability contract for operational means across a whole platform (Vessel, Aircraft, etc.), a piece of equipment or combat systems; or even for management of consumables, repairs and energy performance contracts (EPCs) for vessel refurbishment.
Our 4 areas of expertise
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Air & Space
Air & Space
The air and space forces guarantee the freedom of access and action in space and in the air, through better knowledge of what has happened and an ability to respond to emerging threats. Discover all our solutions dedicated to the armed forces.
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Navy
Navy
France has the second largest maritime domain in the world, after the USA. Control and surveillance of maritime spaces of more than 10.2 million km², in all the oceans, involves geopolitical, economic and strategic challenges. Sailors must demonstrate adaptability, agility and flexibility to operate in an ever-changing context. Discover all our solutions dedicated to the navy.
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Land
Land
To commit troops on the ground in a constantly changing environment, heads of unit and military commanders need efficient equipment and reliable data, allowing them to make the right decisions when it really matters. Their mission is crucial. They need to ensure the effectiveness of their actions and the personal safety of infantry on the ground. Discover all our solutions dedicated to infantry.
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Security & infrastructures
Security & infrastructures
Identifying threats before they materialise, preventing their production and protecting infrastructure to avoid damage are the challenges faced by our clients. Discover all our dedicated solutions.
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Key figures for the "Defense & Marine" market
Key figures for the "Defense & Marine" market
Our business lines at the service of defense
We have divisions that specialise in engineering, maintenance and deployment services specific to defense. With our expertise, we are able to cover a wide spectrum of activities, with the aim of meeting the specific expectations of clients. Equans Defense and Marine has 1,160 employees, 490 engineers and project managers and 460 technicians and site supervisors, in France and abroad.
All of our business lines welcome men and women and are open to all diversities.
Are you a member of the military looking for a career change!? Check out our offers
Are you looking for a work/study programme? Are you passionate about defense?!
Engineering, research and development
- Design Office Engineer/Technician (all specialities: HVAC, electricity, mechanical engineering, etc.)
- Technical experts/System architects (electromagnetism, software, stability and marine architecture, etc.)
- Communication systems technician
Production and systems integration
- Assemblers/Cable layers
- Laminator
- Production technician
Maintenance
- Maintenance technician (all specialities)
- Works Engineer/Site Foreman
- Operations Manager
Sales and business development
- Bid manager/Pre-sales engineer/Quotation specialist
- Defense segment specialist sales manager
Business / contract management
- Business manager/Project manager
- Project engineer/Technical manager
- Contract manager