GICAT
GICAT, a trade association founded in 1978, has over 500 members: major groups, ETIs, SMEs and start-ups. Its members cover a broad spectrum of industrial, research, service and consultancy activities for national and international military and civilian components involved in land and air-land security and/or defense.
Our members
GICAT brings together over 500 companies, including 80 % SMEs, throughout France. Its members, key players in the defense and security sector, represent a dynamic ecosystem that promotes innovation and French sovereignty.
News
- Members' news
Deeptech Sysnav wins the Ambassad'Eure 2026 innovation award for its technological advances and pioneering spirit.
- Members' news
Industry Week: the 15th edition will be held from November 16 to 22, 2026
- Members' news
Robotics: Shark Robotics joins forces with Ukraine's Tencore in defense and security, with support from the European Union.
- Members' news
ARTILLERY AND MILITARY ROBOTICS: KNDS SHOWCASES CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS AT DEFENSE SERVICES ASIA 2026 IN KUALA LUMPUR
- Members' news
VigieCâble: a consortium of excellence to revolutionize dynamic submarine cable monitoring
- Members' news
Texelis Defense becomes KNDS Mobility and joins Europe's land defense leader
Our trade fairs
Every year, GICAT organizes some fifty events in France and abroad, serving its members and the entire defense and security community. These include dinners and breakfast debates, such as the Cercle Prospective Terre, Forum Prospectif Défense and Cercle SécuriTerre. These forums for reflection and dialogue offer national elected representatives, opinion leaders, military and security officials, as well as political and industrial decision-makers, a privileged opportunity to exchange views.
