Where is Private Equity heading in Europe?
Private Equity is pivoting toward strategic sectors – are you ready? Our latest survey with 47 PE professionals reveals a clear trend: Defence, Civil Nuclear, and Aeronautics are gaining momentum, driven by sovereignty, security, and energy transition imperatives. Defence: Most attractive sector, with >12% expected growth and strong interest in cybersecurity, AI, and drones. Civil […]
The challenges of Close-range drones for European defense industries
As close-range drones redefine modern warfare, from deployment on frontlines to AI-driven autonomy, Europe risks falling behind. Despite proven battlefield value and rapid tech evolution, structured investment and programs remain scarce across the continent. Why it matters: Tactical drones are reshaping defense doctrines. Global players (esp. the U.S.) are investing billions. Europe must act now […]
How can the Armed Forces and the Industry work together to promote the integration of AI in defense?
Artificial intelligence represents a real disruption for the armed forces, while presenting major opportunities and a risk of relegation for the Defense Industrial and Technological Base.How can we overcome the many challenges and create an overall coherence to promote the competitiveness of French and European players and their long-term technological sovereignty, in a sector undergoing […]
Understanding Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will account for more than 50% of the impact in the trajectory to net zero emission of the Aerospace Industry in 2050. While Bio-SAF will be limited due to availability of biomass, Synthetic SAF are expected to be a massive contributor to Aviation decarbonation. But where do we stand today ? […]
Hydrogen series – Episode 3 – Economic conditions required to switch to low-carbon production
The use of low-carbon hydrogen is often at the heart of industrial players’ decarbonization strategies. Beyond future new uses (hydrogen motorization, energy storage, etc.), 8.7 million tons of hydrogen were already consumed in Europe in 2020, 82% of which by two main industries: oil refining and ammonia synthesis. With 91% of European hydrogen production capacity […]
Implementation / Acceleration of PBL- Contracts
Implementation/Acceleration of PBL- Contracts PBL contracts exist for more than 20 years in the U.S. and for about 10 years in Europe and the relevance is increasing, especially in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Performance-Based Contracts are agreements between customers (e.g., army, infrastructure operator) & service providers (e.g., OEM, Logistics & MRO Provider) with the […]
Successful Implementation of Multinational Programs
Successful Implementation of Multinational Programs Multinational research and technology programs play a pivotal role in strengthening defense capabilities, fostering industrial collaboration, and ensuring technological leadership positions for the participating countries. This strategic approach is designed to address the challenges of an ever-evolving security landscape and to preserve sovereignty in a multipolar world order. Over the […]
Synthesis – Hydrogen series in partnership with Zenon – Episode 2
In its RepowerEU plan, the EU has announced target of 10Mt of green hydrogen (ie. hydrogen produced by electrolysers powered by wind and solar power) production by 2030 (vs. 0.012 Mt in 2020). Are those objectives achievable? This is the question addressed in the second episode of our Hydrogen series, in partnership with Zenon. While […]
FULL REPORT – Hydrogen series in partnership with Zenon – Episode 2
In its RepowerEU plan, the EU has announced target of 10Mt of green hydrogen (ie. hydrogen produced by electrolysers powered by wind and solar power) production by 2030 (vs. 0.012 Mt in 2020). Are those objectives achievable? This is the question addressed in the second episode of our Hydrogen series, in partnership with Zenon. While […]
Zenon x Archery – The Hydrogen Series – I – Synthesis
We are pleased to launch a series of studies on the prospects of the low-carbon hydrogen industry, in partnership with Zenon, with the release of our first episode! If the role of hydrogen in the energy transition is undeniable, the technological and industrial challenges are important and raise many questions, which we address in this series. […]