# Airbus French military cybersecurity contract

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> Updated: 2026-09-25T21:44:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded Airbus, via its subsidiary Airbus Cybersecurity SAS, a 25-year contract designated as PARACOM. 

The contract involves the design, development, production, and long-term maintenance of advanced cybersecurity gateways for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Affairs. These gateways are intended to facilitate secure, filtered data exchanges between networks of varying sensitivity, including communication between ‘secret’ and ‘unclassified’ levels.

The technology is designed for high versatility, intended for use in data center racks, command posts, and tactical environments. Deployment includes securing communications for various military assets such as surface vessels, submarines, aircraft, helicopters, drones, and armored vehicles to protect against digital threats.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Airbus secures 25-year military cybersecurity contract in France

Airbus has signed a 25-year contract with France's DGA to provide PARACOM cybersecurity gateways, securing sensitive data exchanges for the French military across various classification levels.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-secures-25-year-military-cybersecurity-contract-in-france

### 2026-09-23: Airbus awarded 25-year French military cybersecurity contract

Airbus Cybersecurity SAS has secured a 25-year contract from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces to provide advanced cybersecurity gateways for secure data exchange across military networks.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-awarded-25-year-french-military-cybersecurity-contract

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