Defense and security

In a world marked by complex, multifaceted, and constantly evolving threats, ENSTA occupies a unique position by training engineers capable of designing, integrating, and securing high-tech systems for defense and security. Building on the renowned expertise of its Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses, ENSTA has established itself as a key player in dual innovation, both civil and military.

Its teaching and research teams cover a wide range of skills: naval architecture and marine defense systems, robotics and autonomous systems, embedded systems and secure communications, cybersecurity, operations modeling and simulation, signal processing and acoustics, and artificial intelligence applied to critical environments.

The Institute's unique features are based on:

  • Unique expertise in naval defense systems, recognized nationally and internationally.
  • Solid experience in the design and integration of complex systems, ranging from land and naval robotics to secure communication networks.
  • A strong commitment to cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure, at the crossroads of digital engineering and security.

Strategic partnerships with ministries, public agencies, and leading industrial companies, ensuring that training and research are tailored to operational needs.

ENSTA trains engineers capable of responding to the challenges of sovereignty, security, and resilience. At the crossroads of naval, digital, and energy technologies, it actively contributes to defense innovation and the protection of societies facing the challenges of tomorrow.

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International | Research
Protection against unexploded ordnances: ENSTA’s expertise called upon in Japan

On 5 September 2025, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered on the seabed approximately 9 metres below the surface at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Port in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan—specifically in the waters about 48 metres west of Berth No. 3...

Protection against unexploded ordnances: ENSTA’s expertise called upon in Japan

On 5 September 2025, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered on the seabed approximately 9 metres below the surface at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Port in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan—specifically in the waters about 48 metres west of Berth No. 3...

International | Student Life
International students in the spotlight at both ENSTA campuses

Having pursued a successful internationalization strategy for years, ENSTA now welcomes students from 32 different countries, with international students accounting for more than 25% of the student body on average across both campuses. To highlight this...

International students in the spotlight at both ENSTA campuses

Having pursued a successful internationalization strategy for years, ENSTA now welcomes students from 32 different countries, with international students accounting for more than 25% of the student body on average across both campuses. To highlight this...

Company | Innovation | Student Life
Another victory for ENSTA at INNOV’NIGHT

While an ENSTA team had already distinguished itself at the previous edition, Foucault de Jerphanion, Aurélien Gilles, Ambrine Pujo, Thomas Carpentier, and Théotime Galmiche successfully rose to the challenge of designing an innovative solution to a...

Another victory for ENSTA at INNOV’NIGHT

While an ENSTA team had already distinguished itself at the previous edition, Foucault de Jerphanion, Aurélien Gilles, Ambrine Pujo, Thomas Carpentier, and Théotime Galmiche successfully rose to the challenge of designing an innovative solution to a...

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