Ministry of the Armed Forces at Viva Technology 2025: Defense Innovation at the Heart of Technological Sovereignty
Published on June 11, 2025
From June 11 to 14, 2025, the Parc des Expositions in Paris, Porte de Versailles, is hosting the ninth edition of Viva Technology, one of Europe’s foremost innovation fairs. This annual event brings together startups, industry leaders, public institutions, and the general public under one roof to explore and showcase cutting-edge technologies shaping the future.
This year, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces is positioning itself as a key player in defense innovation, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technological sovereignty through breakthrough innovations. The Ministry’s presence highlights strategic technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, space innovation, cyber defense, information warfare, and war gaming.
A Strategic Platform for Defense Innovation
Viva Technology 2025 serves as a vibrant hub for cutting-edge developments intended to boost the operational and technical supremacy of the French armed forces. The Ministry’s exhibit is designed not just to showcase the latest technologies but also to foster collaboration between military stakeholders and innovative industry players.
In addition to technological displays, the Ministry offers a dedicated recruitment space, spotlighting career paths within defense sectors, particularly in innovation-driven roles, aiming to attract new talent to support France’s strategic defense ambitions.
Quantum Computing: A Sovereignty Imperative
Central to the Ministry’s initiative is the focus on quantum computing, which represents a major geopolitical frontier destined to reshape military, diplomatic, and economic power balances by 2040. The quantum revolution promises vast enhancements in computing power, enabling tasks currently impossible, and could dramatically improve environmental perception, secure communication methods, precise navigation in GPS-denied zones, and the discovery of new materials.
Recognizing these stakes, the Ministry underscores sustained investment in quantum technologies as essential to maintaining and enhancing the sovereignty of French armed forces. This reflects France’s broader strategic objectives as emphasized during key events earlier in the year, including the International Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence co-organized by the Élysée Palace and India, as well as the 2025 edition of France Quantum, chaired by the Minister of the Armed Forces.
Strengthening France’s Defense Ecosystem Through Innovation
The Ministry’s participation at Viva Technology is part of a broader vision to embed innovative capabilities within the defense ecosystem, ensuring France’s ability to anticipate and adapt to emerging global security challenges. Alongside quantum and AI, its focus on cyber defense, space technologies, and information warfare illustrates a comprehensive approach to modern military needs—integrating advanced technological solutions to secure the nation’s future.
As Viva Technology 2025 unfolds, the Ministry of the Armed Forces continues to affirm its role not only as a defense operator but as a catalyst for technological leadership and industrial partnership, dedicated to fortifying France’s strategic autonomy in an increasingly complex international landscape.
For more information, visit the Ministry of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs official website or follow their updates on major social media platforms.
