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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Institute | Innovation
MEKA Solutions: A Robot to Make Harvesting Traditional Breton Vegetables Easier

An engineer and the son of a farmer, Corentin Le Méhauté founded MEKA Solutions to provide practical solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural sector. His startup, incubated at ENSTARTUPS, offers a robot designed to assist with vegetable...

MEKA Solutions: A Robot to Make Harvesting Traditional Breton Vegetables Easier

An engineer and the son of a farmer, Corentin Le Méhauté founded MEKA Solutions to provide practical solutions to the challenges facing the agricultural sector. His startup, incubated at ENSTARTUPS, offers a robot designed to assist with vegetable...

Institute | Training | Student Life
First Joint Start of the School Year at ENSTA’s Two Campuses

Marking the completion of the merger that officially began on January 1, 2025, ENSTA’s 2026 academic year was the first to take place simultaneously and via a dual-campus format between the Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses. August 31 was a doubly historic...

First Joint Start of the School Year at ENSTA’s Two Campuses

Marking the completion of the merger that officially began on January 1, 2025, ENSTA’s 2026 academic year was the first to take place simultaneously and via a dual-campus format between the Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses. August 31 was a doubly historic...

Alumni | Innovation
We.Deploy(Science): The Startup Optimizing Vessel Performance

Founded in late 2024, the startup We.Deploy(Science) was created by Nedeleg Bigi and Hugo Kerhascoët, two childhood friends with a passion for sailing and engineering. Thanks to their complementary skills, they specialize in the control and optimization...

We.Deploy(Science): The Startup Optimizing Vessel Performance

Founded in late 2024, the startup We.Deploy(Science) was created by Nedeleg Bigi and Hugo Kerhascoët, two childhood friends with a passion for sailing and engineering. Thanks to their complementary skills, they specialize in the control and optimization...