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Defence sector context

The Defence sector represents a major strategic challenge, shaped by stringent requirements in terms of security, reliability, system robustness and information confidentiality. Defence programmes operate in highly constrained environments, requiring equipment capable of long-term operation under harsh conditions and in accordance with strict regulatory standards.

In this context, Defence manufacturers must reconcile technical performance, control of costs and schedules, and system sustainability with operational availability throughout the entire life cycle. Ametra supports Defence-sector stakeholders on critical systems and embedded equipment programmes, from study and design phases through integration, testing and qualification, drawing on its position as an integrator engineering firm and on multidisciplinary teams suited to regulated and secure environments.

Secteur d’activité – défense

Key challenges in the Defence sector

Security & confidentiality

Information protection, access control, system security

Reliability & robustness

Operation in harsh environments (shock, vibration, thermal)

Regulatory compliance

Compliance with military standards and specific customer requirements

System complexity

Integration of complex mechanical, electrical and electronic systems

Operational availability

Equipment sustainability, maintenance of operational condition

Programs and intervention environments

Ametra operates across all Defence segments:

  • Defence aviation
  • Military helicopters (e.g., NH90)
  • Embedded systems and equipment
  • Radar systems and associated assets
  • Industrial resources, test benches and maintenance resources

Programs and references

Defence aeronautics programmes, critical embedded systems, equipment and maintenance resources for operational systems.

Our expertise across the entire life cycle

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Product engineering

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Calculation & simulation

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Electrical, electronic & systems engineering

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Test equipment & testing engineering

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Automation engineering, electrical and electronics

Why choose Ametra?

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Pourquoi choisir ametra

They trust us

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Do you have a Defense project or a need for product engineering, systems, or critical industrial resources ?

Ametra puts its Defense expertise at the service of your programs’ success.

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