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The 14th edition of Perspectives Spatiales (“Space Perspectives”), co-organised by GIFAS and Novaspace, brought together all the institutional, industrial and academic stakeholders in the sector on 18 March 2026 to discuss a central theme: “Dimensions of French space strategy in the new era for European space.”

Against a backdrop of increased competition and shifting global balances, the discussions highlighted a shared observation that is no longer in doubt: space has become a major strategic issue of sovereignty, calling for strong decisions and collective mobilisation at the European level.

On the occasion of the 2026 Singapore Airshow, GIFAS announces the opening of its regional office in Singapore, a strategic hub to support the development of French aerospace and space players across Southeast Asia.

Paris, January 8th, 2026 – At its New Year press address, marking the first speech by its new President, Olivier Andriès, the French Aerospace Industries Association GIFAS underlined the strategic importance of the French aerospace industry as a pillar of the nation’s industrial and technological sovereignty.

The Spanish aerospace association TEDAE (Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio) has decided to join GIFAS (France), ADS Group (UK) and BDLI (Germany) aerospace associations in the Aero Excellence International initiative. Within only one year, four countries have mobilized to support their value chain with this unique tool.