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MC2 Technologies, the French leader in the field of microwave technology applied to defence and security, has been the subject of a number of announcements hailing the deployment of its technologies. The French Navy recently successfully used the MC2 jammer to neutralise a drone in operation, thereby enhancing the protection of its sensitive missions.
No more wasting time on long-term programs, a label called “Perseus” has been created to enable the quickest possible use of the solutions offered by manufacturers. Always on the lookout for new information, they organize a continuous industry watch. You don't want to start researching when the drone has just come onto the market,” explains Christophe Gaquière, co-founder of MC2 Technologies, a spin-off from a research laboratory at the University of Lille that devotes 30% of its sales to R&D every year. International conferences on AI or new semiconductors allow us to see the potential for drones, and there are also exhibitions that give visibility on new products to come.”
The company's expertise helped to ensure that the Olympic Games went off without a hitch: its drone jammers, installed at sensitive sites, neutralized several aircraft this summer. The Villeneuve-d'Ascq-based company can now also combat explosives on the ground.
The festivities kick off on December 2 with guided tours entitled “The Hidden Artillery Collection”. These tours, led by expert curators, will offer the public a unique opportunity to explore areas of the museum that are usually closed to the public. These areas contain remarkable historical artefacts, from the First World War to the present day. The discovery culminates on December 7 and 8, when the majestic cour d'honneur des Invalides will host spectacular demonstrations. The highlight of the weekend is the exhibition of emblematic equipment, including : [...] -Contemporary equipment such as the SERVAL armored vehicle, the CAESAR 155 mm cannon and the NEROD anti-drone system. The Draguignan Artillery School brass band will accompany these demonstrations, making the experience even more immersive.
The Musée de l'Armée, located in the heart of the Invalides in Paris, is offering a series of original activities to celebrate Sainte-Barbe, the patron saint of artillerymen and sappers. Through an exceptional exhibition and lively demonstrations, this initiative highlights the history and evolution of artillery equipment. Here's a look back at a rich and captivating program, taking place from December 2 to 8, 2024. The event will feature a number of iconic pieces of equipment, including : Cutting-edge technologies, such as the NEROD anti-drone system and military drones. [...] This equipment will be handled in interactive demonstrations, accompanied by technical commentaries to explain its characteristics and strategic role.
A real training engineering program has been set up to support the necessary “LADization” of land forces. Each player has his own system and training course. The first step in the “mille-feuille” of protection is the use of NEROD G1 and then G2 jammer rifles, aimed at both landed combatants and artillerymen in the LAD sections created in the ground-air batteries of artillery regiments. The CNEF then trains the 54th Artillery Regiment in the use of the MILAD inter-army anti-drone system, dedicated to right-of-way defense. Fixed and complex, it detects, identifies and jams threatening systems.
At Euronaval, MC2 technologies, a smaller business that specializes in micro and nanotechnologies, was also showing some of its counter-UAS systems, including the Nerod, a jammer gun designed to disrupt and neutralize communications between micro and/or mini—drones and their controllers.
French soldiers from Operation Sentinelle display a NEROD high-frequency jamming RF rifle during a press tour in Paris on July 17, 2024.
Ainsi, la section d’infanterie motorisée montrée aux JNI agissait sous la protection d’un boîtier individuel HADDES que MC2 Technologies a conçu pour détecter et discriminer les drones jusqu’à une portée de 3 km.
French anti-drone specialist MC2 Technologies is now equipping the French Navy, which has just successfully employed its solutions in operations, Mer et Marine has learned. This is just a few weeks after MC2's systems were tested and found to be sufficiently effective for immediate deployment. This is yet another illustration of the Perseus approach, implemented by the French fleet to accelerate the integration of innovations, and thus keep pace with rapidly evolving threats.
The French Navy's use of the MC2 jammer, in particular the Nerod model, marks a decisive step forward in the fight against drone threats. Adapted to complex operational environments, this equipment guarantees the protection of sensitive areas, a key issue in the context of modern missions.
The air defense exercises, which bring together several units at Nancy-Ochey air base 133 until November 21, demonstrate the value of “integrating ground-air defense within the fighter aviation air brigade” commanded by General Pierre Gaudillière.
“Technology at the center, the infantryman at the heart” is the theme of the National Infantry Days, which have just come to a close at the Infantry School. The aim is to define the technological and human resources that will be used by infantrymen to meet the challenges of changing conflicts.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the military schools in Draguignan organized the Journées nationales de l'infanterie (National Infantry Days). In addition to round-table discussions in the Bonaparte district, these days, which brought together representatives of all French infantry regiments (legionnaires, parachutists, marine troops, alpine hunters, etc.), were an opportunity for invited manufacturers to present their latest innovations. A mini arms exhibition was held at the nearby Vaugine camp, punctuated by an impressive dynamic demonstration attended by Army General Pierre Schill. Following the demonstration, General Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, answered our questions.
Developed by MC2 Technologies, the NEROD RF is a portable jammer designed to disrupt the communication and navigation systems of drones. By emitting targeted radio frequency signals, it can effectively neutralize UAVs by forcing them to land or return to their point of origin. The NEROD RF is used by security forces to protect events and sensitive sites from drone intrusions.
The Euronaval exhibition was held from November 04 to 07, 2024 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-nord Villepinte. This 29th edition of the Euronaval exhibition was held for the first time in Villepinte, after so many years on the Le Bourget site. The exhibition gained a cleaner, more modern space to showcase the very best in military naval engineering over 4 days. It also gained a more streamlined and attractive organization.
According to government spokesman Amadou Coulibaly, “Our armed forces, the second-largest military power in the ECOWAS zone behind Nigeria and the largest in the WAEMU, will reap the benefits of this growth to modernize their equipment. This is the case for our air defense and anti-aircraft systems. The Ivorian armed forces have already acquired the Nerod RF jammer gun, developed by a French manufacturer. Its multi-frequency action can neutralize one or more threatening drones.
In early 2024, Côte d'Ivoire [...] equipped itself [...] with a NEROD RF drone jammer gun, supplied by French company M2C Technologies [...]. These concrete measures underline the country's determination to commit itself more firmly to the fight against drones, a preferred airborne vector of armed terrorist groups (GAT). In fact, the acquisition of the NEROD RF supports Côte d'Ivoire's Aviation Regulations (RACI), and is part of its strategy to control and monitor drone movements within its airspace.
The second day of the Euronaval 2024 exhibition was packed with highlights, including ministerial visits, major contract signings and celebrations of naval innovation. Exchanges, conferences and awards ceremonies punctuated the exhibition program.
Second day of EURONAVAL 2024
Law firm Altana is advising the majority shareholders of MC2 Technologies, a French tech nugget specializing in drone neutralization, on its sale to Andera Partners and Bpifrance.
On Thursday September 26, 2024, the Air GHT project was inaugurated, marking a significant step forward in the field of carbon-free medical logistics. Supported by the Groupe Hospitalier de Territoire (GHT) Somme Littoral Sud, this innovative project is part of a collaboration with Delivrone to transform medical transport using drones.
What have been the incubator's main successes to date? MC2 Technologies, a spin-off from the IEMN (Institut d'Electronique, de Microélectronique et de Nanotechnologie de Villeneuve d'Ascq), created in 2004 by a University research professor and one of his doctoral students. MC2 Technologies specializes in microwave technology and provides, for example, anti-drone solutions and cameras for passive detection of objects hidden on people in the fight against terrorism. The company currently employs almost 100 people, a large proportion of whom are young PhDs and engineers.
This anti-drone system (LAD) has been deployed to provide optimum protection against aerial threats. Parade includes radar for detection, cameras for visual acquisition and a jammer. It is operational day and night, H24.
From Friday, July 26 to August 11 and from August 28 to September 8, 2024, France is hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP). The malicious use of drones is one of the main threats identified during this event. The Gendarmerie is playing a major role in the deployment of an unprecedented system.
TEUTO DEFENCE announces the exclusive distribution of the state-of-the-art Nerod RF drone defense system from French manufacturer MC2 Technologies in the German government market. This innovative system, which is already being used successfully by the French police and military, among others, represents a significant addition to the security portfolio and offers security authorities an effective solution for drone defense.
To increase their effectiveness and responsiveness during the Olympic Games, law enforcement agencies have developed a number of technological innovations. Anti-drone combat, algorithmic video protection, digital twins... The tools deployed will cover a multitude of threats.
What looks like a ray gun from Star Wars is a weapon for defending against drones - without any ammunition. The French manufacturer MC2 Technologies writes: “To ward off drones, the Nerod RF generates sound signals. These signals are received by the drone and immediately disrupt its function by interrupting the connection to the control unit.” In this way, the drone can be forced to land. The weapon can jam seven frequency ranges simultaneously. Drones that are controlled in autopilot mode via satellite are also to be intercepted.
Soldiers equipped with jamming rifles are part of the last layer of the protective bubble for the opening ceremony on the Seine of the Paris Olympic Games.
Founded in 2004 by two researchers from the University of Lille, Villeneuve-based MC2 Technologies delivered around a hundred drone jamming guns as part of the security measures for the Paris Olympic Games.
The ROCUS is also fitted with a portable SPART anti-IED jammer from MC2 Technologie, as well as a disruptor. This enables the robot and its remote control operator to carry out all tasks in all possible configurations. And CSI still has a few cards up its sleeve.
At a time when the threats to our territory are becoming ever more diverse and complex, innovation is more than ever an imperative for the defense and security sector. Within this ecosystem, public research plays a key role in a wide range of fields: innovative materials, drone warfare, artificial intelligence...
Like all recent conflicts, the war in Ukraine has seen spectacular new advances in the use of aerial drones, which has never been so intensive. To counter these protean threats, both Russians and Ukrainians have deployed major anti-drone systems, and above all improvised new tactics to counter saturating kamikaze drone attacks.
In the workshop at Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, the drone jammer guns are stacked up, ready for shipment. MC2 Technologies, which designed and developed them, manufactures 90% of the parts on its own premises, where they are assembled. These jammer guns are part of the equipment that will secure the Paris 2024 Olympics, as they have already done in stadiums hosting matches at the recent Rugby World Cup.
A discreet Senate information mission is currently conducting hearings on the anti-drone system that will notably be deployed during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
From January 4 to 6, the ground-to-air artillery detachment of the Multinational Battalion led an operational partnership between the very short-range ground-to-air sections (SATCP) of the 40th Artillery Regiment and those of the 4th Portugal National Force Caracal in anti-drone training at the Cincu camp.
During the DSEI Japan 2023 exhibition, our export control manager gives an interview to the prestigious military intelligence magazine JANE'S, about the exportation of NEROD RF anti-drone solutions.
L’entreprise lilloise MC2 Technologies, basée à Villeneuve-d’Ascq, a mis au point deux technologies pour le marché de la sécurité, l’une dédiée à la lutte anti-drones et l’autre à la détection d’objets cachés. C’est cette dernière, baptisée MM-Imager, qui vient d’être labellisée pour faire partie du dispositif de sécurité des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, en 2024.
La société MC2 Technologies a développé une solution mobile permettant de contrôler les personnes en mouvement en temps réel (600 à 900 personnes par heure).
Dévoilée l’an dernier sous forme de preuve de concept, la solution anti-IED SPART de MC2 Technologies est désormais un produit « fini et destiné au terrain », nous explique Paul Philippart, responsable communication et marketing.
Grâce à la récente loi « sécurité globale », elle n'est plus limitée à ces entités d'Etat. Elle est déjà en train d'étudier les demandes de deux importants groupes de BTP qui veulent intégrer dans la conception de bâtiments sensibles un moyen de détecter ces drones. MC2 Technologies a ainsi mis au point un nouveau matériel qu'elle présentera en juin, à Paris, au Salon Eurosatory.
A environ 18 mois de la Coupe du monde de rugby, qui débutera en septembre 2023), la direction générale de l'armement (DGA) a sélectionné à l'issue d'un appel d'offres européen lancé en 2021 le consortium mené par Thales et CS Group pour réaliser et déployer une nouvelle capacité de lutte anti-drones dans le cadre du programme PARADE (Protection déployAble modulaiRe Anti-DronEs). Ce consortium intègre aussi plusieurs PME tricolores telles que CerbAir, Exavision et MC2 Technologies
C’est en 2015 que MC2 a commencé à concevoir des solutions prêtes à l’emploi, toujours dans ses domaines de prédilection, comme des scanners corporels et des brouilleurs de drones. « L’idée est vraiment de se concentrer sur les drones commerciaux qui peuvent constituer des menaces diverses et dont le coût reste assez bas au contraire des drones militaires », explique Paul Philippart, directeur commercial chez MC2.
MC2 technologies, PME spécialisée dans les technologies hyperfréquences, la lutte anti-drone et la détection d’objets cachés, accorde une grande importance à son service de recherche et développement. En 2021, l’entreprise est repassée sous pavillon français.
Young Zana, Inès, Alex, François and Pierre have just joined the Spy School. Here, they meet the teachers responsible for teaching them the strategy and practice of espionage, the history of international intelligence, weapons handling and the mastery of modern technologies. As they surpass themselves in these imposed subjects, friendships, loves and hopes are at the heart of their journey within this discreet institution that accompanies them in the difficult apprenticeship of espionage. Their course is profoundly disrupted when the school is suddenly and violently intruded upon by a foreign service...
General Arnaud Bourguignon looks back at the preparations for drone warfare during the Paris Olympics.
Anti-drone options include jamming rifles such as the NEROD RF, made entirely in France. The rifle has been used by the French Army for the past 3 years, in the Sahel and during the Rugby World Cup. On this occasion, 24 drones were neutralized near the stadiums, and 9 amateur pilots who wanted to film the matches were arrested.
📢 Stéphane Bern talks to MC2 technologies in an exclusive interview about French manufacturing and its future. A few weeks ago, our co-founder, Professor Christophe Gaquiere, was the guest at the round table organized by ODDO BHF. Many thanks to Audrey Blanch, Anne de Paris and Corentin Hué for organizing this event, which showcased companies that create and innovate 100% French products for today and tomorrow.
MC2 sponsors the latest episode of the podcast dedicated to defense topics and armed conflict. 🎙 To the voice of Alexandre Jubelin, you'll be teleported to Bakhmout, where Russian drones threaten Ukrainian forces. Adam, a former French soldier engaged alongside the Ukrainians, recounts the assault he experienced with his "Task Force Baguette" and how Russian drones compromised their advance. This episode sets the tone for future series and interviews distributed by the BINGE AUDIO studio. We look forward to seeing you at Eurosatory on the Le Rubicon platform for a new message and new episodes. 🎧 Find our message in the latest episode of the series [𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗿 #𝟲𝟮] 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑢r 𝐵𝑎𝑘ℎ𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑙 𝑜𝑒𝑖𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠 on the Le Rubicon platform
Founded in 2004 from a research center specializing in microelectronics, MC2 Technologies has become a key player in the high-tech security market thanks to its expertise in anti-drone systems, radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RC-IEDs) and even electronic warfare.
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Its technological solutions for securing major events (sporting events, for example) and for combating drones were featured on France 2's 8pm news on September 30, 2023. MC2 Technologies has been selected as one of the companies driving Tech and Innovation in the Hauts-de-France region. Last but not least, Christophe Gaquière, a professor at the University of Lille who is currently delegated to the SME he co-founded, was awarded the Grand Prix Frédéric Kuhlmann by the Société des Sciences, de l'Agriculture et des Arts de Lille.
In the run-up to major international events, the MILIPOL homeland security trade show welcomes more and more cutting-edge technologies, including drones and anti-drone systems.
Whether it's the Rugby World Cup or the forthcoming Olympic Games, the French authorities are concerned about drones that could disrupt these events. Both the police and the army have invested considerable resources in the fight against these new weapons. One of the latest developments is the NEROD, which cuts off all communication between the pilot and the drone.
Report on our anti-drone solutions deployed for the Rugby World Cup 2023. On the program: a mock demonstration of our NEROD jammer rifle accompanied by its MERCAT RF sensor, and a presentation of our MAJES tactical jammer.
Interviewed by Agnès de Tissandier, Nicolas VELLAS and Christophe GAQUIERE retrace the career of French nugget MC2 Technologies, specialized in the development of solutions for the defense and security markets, including anti-drone and hidden object detection.
MC2 technologies met en avant son activité de lutte anti-drones en proposant des solutions conçues et produites dans ses locaux à Villeneuve-d'Ascq en France.
A l’aube des JO 2024 Paris est face à la menace permanente d’attentat terroriste sur le sol français. Au même moment, la loi française de 2021 sur la sécurité globale met en avant une incohérence qui est en contradiction avec le niveau d’exigence sur la sécurité des individus.
"Un travail permanent est effectué par MC2 Technologies pour développer des solutions innovantes, dans un contexte où la menace évolue rapidement. La lutte antiterrorisme est bien sûr l’une des priorités, mais il ne s’agit pas là du seul danger. Notre entreprise tend à se placer dans quelque temps sur le marché nord-américain. Or, la tuerie de masse y représente un risque d’autant plus élevé dans cette partie du monde."
Les drones prolifèrent et inquiètent les forces de l'ordre lorsqu'ils se rapprochent des zones sensibles. Autorités et grandes entreprises développent leur arsenal pour repérer voire éliminer les robots parasites, voire espions.
MC2 technologies présente en Égypte au salon de défense EDEX de 2021
MC2 technologies est présente à Paris au salon de sécurité intérieur Milipol de 2021
