Defense & Aerospace
The Defense & Aerospace sector operates in a unique environment characterized by extreme requirements for security, sovereignty, and technological mastery. The growing complexity of systems and pressure to meet deadlines are driving a profound transformation of engineering models, against a backdrop of rearmament and accelerated strategic investment.
Key Issues in the Sector
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Accelerate the development of increasingly complex systems
Stakeholders must shorten their development cycles and manage increasing complexity, all while facing intense pressure on costs and deadlines, from design through to industrialization and ramp-up (engineering and design of factories and production lines). AI is becoming a catalyst across the entire value chain: design, code, and testing supported by generative AI, digital twins, and augmented test benches.
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Ensuring Security, Cyber Resilience, and Sovereignty
Protecting critical systems, sensitive data, and strategic technologies is a major challenge, exacerbated by the geopolitical context and the blurring of the line between civilian and defense sectors. Cybersecurity is becoming a design requirement for the systems themselves, and sovereignty demands control over where data is stored and independence from foreign solutions subject to non-European jurisdictions.
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Moving Toward Embedded AI and Autonomy
AI is becoming an integral part of systems: multisensor data fusion, real-time decision support, and increasing autonomy for drones and platforms. The challenge is no longer to prove its value, but to integrate it into critical systems in a way that is safe, certifiable, and explainable.
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Ensuring digital continuity throughout the entire lifecycle
From design to maintenance, mastery of the digital thread (data continuity throughout a product’s lifecycle), simulations, and embedded systems is becoming critical to driving performance.
How does Astek get involved?
Astek is a trusted partner for critical systems: advanced engineering, secure embedded systems, cybersecurity, and management of complex environments. We design and validate systems certified to the most demanding standards, from prototype to mass production, in a sovereign environment. Our foundation combines Data & AI, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Industry X.0, supported by teams with defense security clearances and a strong culture of data sovereignty.
Our References
Embedded Software for Defense Drones
Deployment and commissioning of embedded software solutions for autonomous and maritime systems: integration, configuration management, deployment automation, and cybersecurity for a high-tech industrial company developing embedded systems
Value Created
Accelerating and Securing the Deployment of Critical Systems
Design of Mission-Critical Power Electronics
Design and development of power electronics systems, including the sizing of components and power stages, the design of converters, as well as numerical simulation and validation using test benches for a high-tech industrial group specializing in embedded systems
Value Created
Optimizing Energy and Thermal Performance in Demanding Environments
Onboard Friend-or-Foe Identification (IFF) System
For a defense prime contractor, design of an onboard friend-or-foe identification (IFF) system certified to the DO-178C standard for critical aviation software: real-time software development, porting to multiple target digital boards, and verification and validation required for certification
Value Created
A secure system that can be implemented on multiple target circuit boards
Managed Services Enhanced by Data and AI
Implementation of a managed services model for a major industrial group, leveraging an ecosystem of partners to deploy management and transformation initiatives at scale. The project incorporates optimization levers based on data and AI, with the goal of standardizing operations and sharing productivity gains.
Value Created
Measurable Performance Improvements Through Data and AI
Control and Command Center for Defense and Space Operations
Control and Command Center for Defense Activities and Space Operations: Simulation, Analysis, and Integrated Software Workshop
Value Created
Real-Time Control of Critical Systems
High-sensitivity onboard infrared vision
High-sensitivity infrared vision module (cameras, electronic circuitry, inertial measurement unit) that enhances pilots’ vision in adverse conditions
Value Created
Increased safety during nighttime or inclement-weather missions
Marine Propulsion Systems Engineering
For a strategic player in naval propulsion systems engineering
Value Created
Mastery of cutting-edge, highly sensitive technology
Added Value
Secure Programs
Strengthened Digital Sovereignty
Accelerated Development Cycles
Managing System Complexity
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