A cyber defense regiment for the French Army

🛡️💻 Since January 1, 2025, the French Army has a dedicated cyber defense regiment.

Main missions

  • Protect military digital infrastructures

  • Detect and counter cyberattacks

  • Respond to IT crises


  • Based in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande (near Rennes), this regiment is part of the Digital Support and Cybersecurity Brigade (BANC). It gathers cybersecurity specialists from across the army.

    Strategic rise in power


    With the evolution of modern conflicts and the growing importance of cyberspace, this initiative marks a milestone in the modernization of French military doctrine.

    The regiment is built around the 807th transmission company and develops expertise in:
  • Defensive cyber operations

  • Penetration testing

  • Cyber intelligence

An army ready for the digital era


Hybrid warfare and attacks on critical infrastructures show that cyber defense is no longer optional: it is becoming a military pillar.

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