Exhibitor at Bedex: GICAT

GICAT is the French professional organization representing companies in the Defense Industrial and Technological Base (BITD) specializing in land and air-land systems. It brings together manufacturers, SMEs, and large groups active in the design, production, and support of solutions for the armed forces and security actors.

GICAT acts as a coordination and representation platform for its members, promoting dialogue with public authorities, supporting industrial development, and assisting with the internationalization of the sector. The organization is also involved in promoting major events in the defense sector, particularly through trade shows and initiatives dedicated to land systems and security.

Gicat's mission

GICAT contributes to the strengthening and structuring of the French land defense industry by supporting innovation, competitiveness, and cooperation between industrial and institutional players.

The organization participates in the promotion of industrial and technological sovereignty by fostering synergies, international visibility, and the development of capabilities adapted to the operational needs of the armed forces and security actors.