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.

Our latest news

Training | International
Start of the 2026 Academic Year: ENSTA Welcomes International Talent from Around the World

As the 2026 academic year approaches, ENSTA once again confirms its international appeal by welcoming students from many countries to its Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses. Gradually, the first international students are arriving at the school to prepare...

Start of the 2026 Academic Year: ENSTA Welcomes International Talent from Around the World

As the 2026 academic year approaches, ENSTA once again confirms its international appeal by welcoming students from many countries to its Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses. Gradually, the first international students are arriving at the school to prepare...

Alumni | Institute
In the News: Our Graduates in the Spotlight

ENSTA graduates have recently been featured in the national media. They hold positions of responsibility and are pursuing exciting careers at major corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and government agencies. Discover a selection of...

In the News: Our Graduates in the Spotlight

ENSTA graduates have recently been featured in the national media. They hold positions of responsibility and are pursuing exciting careers at major corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, startups, and government agencies. Discover a selection of...

Student Life
A sports challenge in wingfoiling to support medical research

Max Duez is a master’s student at ENSTA and the University of Brest (UBO). This summer, he decided to take on a sporting challenge with his friend Pol: to cover 500 kilometers by wingfoil along the coast of Brittany. It’s a human and charitable adventure...

A sports challenge in wingfoiling to support medical research

Max Duez is a master’s student at ENSTA and the University of Brest (UBO). This summer, he decided to take on a sporting challenge with his friend Pol: to cover 500 kilometers by wingfoil along the coast of Brittany. It’s a human and charitable adventure...

All news