For French companies in the Security and Defense sector, exporting is not just an option, it is a necessity. Business France, the French agency for international business development, relies on its network of 55 offices worldwide and its partners to identify opportunities abroad and guide companies in their approach to foreign markets. Each year, in addition to participating in the France Pavilions abroad and key trade shows in France, such as Milipol Paris, French companies strengthen their international presence by taking part in a dozen missions known as the "French Security Days".
Before the scheduling of these events, consultations are held between Business France teams (both in France and abroad) in collaboration with sector partners (DCIS, DSCD, GICAT, GICAN, federations, and clusters) to prioritise target markets. These "French Security Days" (and sometimes "Defense Days") are organised in close coordination with the DCIS Partnerships Office and Interior Security Attachés on duty in the embassies (and Defense Attachés, depending on the scope of the mission) in one or several countries.
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Objectives

 

  • Strengthen economic and industrial links in the fields of security (and defense) between French stakeholders and local public and private operators
  • Promote France's image and highlight the offerings of French companies in this/these market(s)
  • Understand the working of the local market and address its needs

 

Promises for French Companies

 

  • Discover opportunities in the field of security in the country
  • Understand the buying procedures of local public entities (Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defense, etc.)
  • Present their solutions to representatives of authorities and local companies
  • Find commercial partners

 

Focus on 4 French Security Days Planned for 2025

 

How to Take Part in These Missions? Simply visit the dedicated mini-sites for these events below, which are listed in the agenda on the Team France Export website. From there, you can register online or request to be contacted for more information.

View from the bottom of the Atomium in Brussels
12 & 13 March

French Security Days Belgium

Located at the heart of European security and safety issues, Belgium hosts numerous international institutions and faces major challenges such as terrorism and cybercrime. The management of safety, defense, and security in Belgium relies on key players responsible for threat prevention, infrastructure protection, and citizen security. Furthermore, with an increase in its defense budget, Belgium seeks to strengthen strategic and defense links with France.
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10 to 13 June

French Security Days Tunisia & Lybia

The French Security Days Tunisia and Libya are organised in close collaboration with the DCIS (French Ministry of Interior) and the Homeland Security Offices of the French Embassies in Tunisia and Libya, with the aim of positioning French companies as essential partners in the civil security sector. The needs identified by the Tunisian partners, the Ministry of the Interior and the National Office for Civil Protection, and the Libyan partners, the National Safety Authority (Libyan fire brigade), are varied and aim to support their missions to ensure the safety of populations and sensitive sites. This includes equipment for firefighters, rescue operations at sea and on land, pyrotechnic decontamination and the fight against natural disasters. It also involves meeting the needs of capacity-building and the fight against organised crime and cybercrime.

For the 2nd time, Business France will organize French Security Days in both of these countries.

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View from Tunis, State capital of Tunisia
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29 September to 3 October

French Security Days Poland & Ukraine

Poland holds a significant position in terms of defense and community migration policy due to its status as one of the European Union’s eastern external borders and as the host of the headquarters of FRONTEX, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.

The Polish police force comprises a total of 125,409 active officers and civilian, administrative, and auxiliary staff. The modernisation program for the police for 2022–2025 includes investments worth €1.4 million. In Ukraine, with the current war triggered by the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022, the security and defense sector has become a priority, with a budget of €42 billion, representing 26.6% of GDP (2023).

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8 & 9 December

French Defense & Security Days Denmark

The Danish government has announced an additional allocation of 4.9 billion DKK to the defense budget, ensuring that Denmark now meets the target of 2% of GDP for defense spending and this for every year until 2030. Under the defense agreement, 155 billion DKK (€20.7 billion) has been allocated between 2024 and 2033 to strengthen Denmark's long-term defense and security.

Taking advantage of this context, Business France will organise the French Defense & Security Days, providing you with the opportunity to better understand the Danish market in the security and defense sector, the buying process in these fields, and to enhance your chances of establishing new collaborations with participating Danish stakeholders.

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