Created in 1966 by General de Gaulle to unify social actions for the civilian and military members of the Ministry of Defence, Igesa has been a partner of the armed forces’ free time for more than fifty years.

“To sports, young citizens!” is a program of the Armed Forces Ministry for the Legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which aims to foster a spirit of cohesion and personal achievement by offering young people activities that combine sports, ...

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minster, Sébastien Lecornu, welcomes the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SDPMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in ...

The Armed Forces Ministry, a unique incubator for top-level athletes and the State's leading contributor to the support of top-level sports, will contribute to the success of the Paralympic Games with the participation of many top-level Defence athletes. This Army of Champions represents a real chan...

For more than 60 years, the Defence Clubs Federation has been recognised for its actions in favour of sport and culture within the Defence community, extending to the civilian society. Today, 140,000 members share their passions through almost 300 activities in 430 clubs in France and abroad...

The Great War Musuem and ECPAD are joining forces to present a photographic exhibition devoted to the role of sport in the French army from 1914 until today.

Major-General Jean-Michel Guilloton took the lead of the “Artillery for Ukraine” coalition launched on 18th January by the Armed Forces Minister, Mr Sébastien Lecornu. During the Armed Forces Ministry’s press conference, Major-General Guilloton presented this coalition, the aim of...

Judo : discover the high-level athletes from La Défense who represent France at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Military Space Operations include all the activities conducted by or on behalf of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces in, from or to outer space.

As part of its growing role, the French Space Command (CDE) is strengthening its cooperation, generating skills and taking part in operational exercises.