PRESS RELEASE – JUNE 2 3, 2023
The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), the Defense Innovation Agency (AID), Dassault Aviation, Dassault Systèmes, Naval Group and Nexter, a KNDS company, announce the creation of a Teaching and of Research dedicated to the architecture of complex systems
Thursday, June 2, 2023, at the Paris Air Show, the creation of a teaching and research chair at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) on the architecture of complex systems was formalized, in the presence of Sébastien Le C ornu , Minister for the Armed Forces , and Emmanuel Chiva, General Delegate for Armaments . Dassault Aviation, Dassault Systèmes, Naval Group, Nexter, a KNDS company, and the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) are the patrons and partners of this chair, which aims to develop teaching and research through a systemic and multidisciplinary.
The growing complexity of industrial and operational systems (interconnection of hardware and software, networking of organizations) requires a global approach, requiring mastery of the concepts and principles of system architecture and taking into account many scientific disciplines. In the defense sector in particular, these systems must be robust, secure, and designed to be able to evolve with new technologies over long periods of time.
With regard to the issues related to national sovereignty in the field of defence, the Chair of Complex Systems Architecture aims for an approach based on two main axes: teaching and research. It will be carried by 4 permanent teacher-researchers, recruited by the Chair, with the support of engineers and postdocs, who will define the priority areas in terms of teaching and research to address the complexity of the theme through a global and additoinal.
Train the engineers of tomorrow
The Chair will give itself the means to increase the training offer on this systemic approach within four of the schools of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (École polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis). The lessons will make it possible to better prepare students for the challenges of defense by providing them with knowledge in the field of complex systems, and to make them aware of the issues of national sovereignty with regard to the expectations of the Ministry of the Armed Forces.
Research to stay ahead
The architecture of complex systems, essential for designing collaborative weapon systems responding to the evolution of threats and anticipating major technological breakthroughs, will be understood in all its dimensions (concepts, methods, projects, etc.), in a wide variety of environments (air-sea-land, civil-military, etc.) and across many disciplines. In particular, the researchers aim to tackle the complexity of the theme through three approaches which will be detailed during the first year:
System engineering: how to design, understand and define a system architecture allowing the integration of new technologies while maintaining its robustness and safety? This approach notably integrates the use of mathematical and numerical models of complex systems. Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform will be the vehicle for system engineering transformation.
The integration of artificial intelligence: what levels of autonomy for what functions, how to manage interactions between systems and operators while ensuring overall security?
Information and communication systems: how to have secure, efficient and robust data exchanges between operated or autonomous weapon systems in multi-media and denied environments?
This chair thus strengthens the CIEDS created at IP Paris with the support of the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) and the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and is part of the ambition of the collaboration center on a large scale with major defense manufacturers.
The partners’ initial commitment runs until the end of 2028.
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Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
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ABOUT THE INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE PARIS:
The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public institution of higher education and research, placed under the supervision of the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which brings together five major French engineering schools: École polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis. Under the aegis of the Institute, they pool their expertise in order to pursue two major ambitions: to develop training programs of excellence and cutting-edge research. Thanks to the academic roots of its five founding schools, IP Paris is positioned as a leading teaching and research institution in France and internationally.
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www.ip-paris.fr
ABOUT DASSAULT AVIATION:
With more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft delivered to more than 90 countries over the past century (including 2,700 Falcons), Dassault Aviation has recognized know-how and experience in the design, development, sale and support for all types of aircraft, from the Rafale combat aircraft to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, including military drones and space systems. In 2022, Dassault Aviation’s turnover amounted to 6.9 billion euros. The Group has 12,700 employees.
www.dassault-aviation.com
ABOUT DASSAULT SYSTEMES:
Dassault Systemes, “the 3DEXPERIENCE
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Company”, is an accelerator of human progress. We offer companies and individuals collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. Through the virtual twins of real-world experience they create with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its applications, our customers can redefine the processes of creating, producing and managing the lifecycle of their offers and truly contribute to a better world. sustainable. The experience economy finds its strength in the central place granted to the human being for the good of all – consumers, patients and citizens. Dassault Systèmes is a creator of value, serving more than 300,000 customers of all sizes and in all industries, in more than 150 countries. For more information :
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ABOUT NAVAL GROUP:
An international player in naval defense and heir to French naval know-how, Naval Group is a partner of its customers in controlling their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet the needs of navies. Present throughout the life cycle of ships, it designs, manufactures, integrates and maintains in service submarines and surface vessels, as well as their systems and equipment, until dismantling. It also provides services for shipyards and naval bases. A high-tech industrialist, it relies on its exceptional expertise, its unique design and production resources and its ability to set up strategic partnerships, particularly in the context of technology transfers. Established on five continents, the group achieves a turnover of 4.3 billion euros and has 16,029 employees (full-time equivalents / 2022 data).
ABOUT KNDS:
KNDS (KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems) is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the main European manufacturers of land-based military systems based in Germany and France. KNDS forms a group of approximately 9,000 employees, with a turnover of 3.2 billion euros in 2022, an order book of approximately 11 billion euros and order intake of 3.4 billion euros. Its product range includes tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapon systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, information and command systems, training solutions , protection solutions and a wide range of equipment. The creation of KNDS marks the beginning of the consolidation of the land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW and Nexter strengthens the competitiveness and international positioning of the two groups, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national armies. In addition, it offers its European and NATO customers the possibility of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a reliable industrial base. KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.
ABOUT THE DIRECTION GENERALE DE L’ARMEMENT (DGA):
An expertise, testing and engineering force within the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) is responsible for equipping armies in a sovereign manner, preparing for the future of defense systems, promote European cooperation and support exports. The State’s largest buyer, in 2022 the DGA placed 16 billion euros in orders with industry and invested 1.1 billion euros for the benefit of innovation and defense technology projects. With 18 sites in France, its 10,200 civilian or military men and women, 62% of whom are executives, engineers or experts, and its network of international collaborators, the DGA operates in all areas of defense (land combat, naval , air, electronic communication and information systems, deterrence, space, cyber-security, robotics, etc.).
ABOUT THE DEFENSE INNOVATION AGENCY:
The Defense Innovation Agency, placed under the responsibility of the General Delegate for Armaments (DGA), brings together the ministry’s innovation initiatives by ensuring the coordination and consistency of all innovation approaches. While pursuing work relating to technological innovation over the long term, the Agency is the sensor of opportunity innovations for the benefit of all end users, whatever their fields: conduct of operations, equipment, support, operation, administration.
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