AERONAUTIC, SPACE, DEFENSE

ASD: A Strategic Pillar of the Global Economy

The Aerospace, Defense, and Space (ASD) sector is a strategic pillar of the global economy, blending technological innovation with national sovereignty considerations. This sector encompasses the design, production, and maintenance of civilian and military aircraft, satellites, and advanced defense systems. Amidst a period of transformation, it is characterized by a shift toward more sustainable technologies, such as low-emission aircraft and eco-friendly space systems. Leading industry players are investing heavily in digitalization and automated solutions to enhance operational safety and efficiency. At the same time, governments continue to increase military budgets, particularly to address emerging geopolitical and cyber threats, while supporting space exploration and innovation in the aerospace industry.

Digitalization: A Technological Evolution and Strategic Necessity for the ASD Sector

Digitalization plays a critical role in transforming the Aerospace, Space, and Defense (ASD) sector, enhancing performance, safety, and competitiveness. It enables the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twins, thereby optimizing the design, production, and maintenance of complex systems. In a context where cybersecurity is becoming crucial in the face of rising threats, digitalization also strengthens the protection of critical infrastructures. Moreover, the automation of production processes and big data analytics accelerate innovation cycles, reduce costs, and minimize the ecological footprint of activities. Therefore, digitalization in the ASD sector is not just a technological evolution but a strategic necessity to address current economic and security challenges.

WHAT WE DO

We support our Aerospace and Defense clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from design, validation, and certification to industrial production engineering. We provide innovative solutions in avionics, mechanical and electrical systems engineering, as well as embedded software development. Our expertise also extends to production methods and tools, ensuring optimized and efficient processes.

Our team of technical experts draws on deep industry experience to develop solutions that meet the rigorous demands of this dynamic sector. Through our integrated approach, we ensure performance, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery at every stage of the project. Our commitment to innovation and quality supports our clients' ambitions, whether they are involved in aircraft design, sophisticated defense systems, or advanced space solutions.

We offer a comprehensive range of cross-disciplinary engineering services in the ASD sector, covering quality, safety, certification, and configuration management. We help our clients meet regulatory and quality requirements by providing customized engineering services in quality, safety, and certification. Additionally, our configuration management service ensures traceability and compliance of versions and changes throughout the development and production cycle.

At SII, we are a leader in digital services and engineering, and we stand out in the field of “Digital for Engineering” by offering solutions that optimize engineering methods, processes and tools. We integrate, deploy and maintain the operational and security conditions of the tools used for the design, modeling and validation of engineering systems. We offer digital modeling and simulation tools, such as digital twins, for the testing and validation of complex products. We also contribute to the automation of engineering processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

In addition, we offer technical data management systems, facilitating collaboration and the centralization of information. To host all these solutions, we build platforms using all the new containerized technologies, in order to provide high-availability, scalable hosting services, capable of handling huge data flows with the highest levels of security. Finally, we are developing predictive maintenance solutions, using artificial intelligence, to anticipate failures in critical sectors such as aeronautics. These initiatives support innovation and business competitiveness through in-depth digital transformation.

SII in the Aerospace and Defence sector

238 M€

in turnover in 2023

+3000

consultants

15

countries

3

areas of expertise

Success stories

Thales Alenia Space x SII: innovating and performing on an international scale!

How do you manage 50 software engineering applications, 2,000 users spread across several countries, and high security requirements? Since 2022, SII has been tackling this challenge with the Orchestra project, developed for Thales Alenia Space.

Our mission: Support all Thales software engineering tools: incident management, user support, configuration, and operational maintenance.

This partnership is based on trust, innovation and performance, thanks to a dedicated team of 15 SII experts based in France, Italy, and Morocco. This complex project relies on our Extended Delivery, methodology, which enables optimal management on an international scale.

Schneider Electric x SII: 20 years of partnership in support of the energy transition!

Schneider Electric is a global leader in industrial technology, and SII is proud to support their efforts by providing essential expertise in software development, automated testing, verification, and validation, as well as in the field of automation.

Beyond technical skills, we also support them in the technological evolution and skills enhancement of their teams. With a specialized team of 150 experts, our collaboration focuses on three key areas: Energy Management, Schneider Digital, and Industrial Automation.

Thales Group x SII: 30 years of partnership at the heart of innovation

For 30 years, Thales Group and SII have been collaborating on strategic projects in key sectors: aerospace, space, and defense.

A solid and structuring partnership

More than 1,000 SII experts mobilized to work on strategic projects;
Cooperation in three key sectors: aerospace, space, and defense;
Expertise in four areas: systems engineering, IT and digital, quality, and hardware.

The Headlight project

Together, we are developing Headlight, a suite of secure digital applications that optimizes equipment maintenance and guarantees its availability for the armed forces.

A partnership based on trust, innovation and performance, supported by 100 SII Atlantique experts at sites in Nantes, Cholet, Tours, and Châtellerault.