Conversion of defense electronics industry

Electronics covers a wide range of technologies most of which known as dual use. Today. civilian markets act as driving forces to reduce the cost of many military systems and equipment, specially those involved in new security requirements. For this reason conversion of defense electronics industry is a major stake for western countries. Public policies are changing fast the way they support this military sector and most companies adapt directly their strategies of diversification to commercial markets challenges. An overview of the french industry shows upon various examples how Defense electronics companies organize their conversion.