# Top 30 aerospace and defence companies in the Var department

Tamtam tracks 30 aerospace and defence companies headquartered in the Var department. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Exail - Defense & Security, CNIM Systèmes Industriels and Atelier industriel de l'aéronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu. Their median headcount is 41. Half of them were founded in 1995 or later. The most common headquarters are La Seyne-sur-Mer (6), La Garde (3) and Six-Fours-les-Plages (3).

These companies in the Var department are predominantly involved in the aerospace and defense sectors, with a strong focus on manufacturing, maintenance, and specialized technology development. The list includes a mix of established firms and mid-sized companies.

Key players include Exail - Defense & Security, which develops advanced robotics and automated systems for defense; CNIM Systèmes Industriels, specializing in high-precision industrial equipment; Atelier industriel de l'aéronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu, providing industrial support for French Armed Forces aircraft; and ACTI, focused on naval and industrial maintenance. A notable pattern is the concentration of companies in the manufacturing of aerospace and defense components, often with a dual focus on naval applications, reflecting the region's coastal location.

🇫🇷 Var · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Exail - Defense & Security](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/exail-defense-and-security) (exail.com)<br>Development of advanced robotics, automated systems, and simulation technologies for defense, maritime, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 455 | 1936 |
| 2 | [CNIM Systèmes Industriels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cnim-systemes-industriels) (cnim-systemes-industriels.com)<br>Design and manufacture high-precision large-scale industrial equipment for energy, defense, and advanced industry sectors with integrated on-site production and quality control. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 239 |  |
| 3 | [Atelier industriel de l'aéronautique de Cuers-Pierrefeu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atelier-industriel-de-l-aeronautique-de-cuers-pierrefeu) (defense.gouv.fr)<br>The company provides industrial support for aircraft cells and equipment of the French Armed Forces, specializing in maintenance, simulation, trainers, and radome manufacturing | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 188 | 1949 |
| 4 | [ACTI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acti) (acti-seillier.com)<br>A company specializing in naval and industrial maintenance, repairs, engineering, and construction with expertise in high-tech trades and international presence | Fabricated Metal Products | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 139 | 2000 |
| 5 | [CEGELEC DEFENSE ET NAVAL SUD-EST](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegelec-defense-et-naval-sud-est)<br>An electrical/electronic manufacturing company located in Toulon, France, specializing in defense and naval projects within the South-East region | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 130 |  |
| 6 | [ETEP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/etep) (etep.com)<br>Design and manufacture Airborne Recorders & Data acquisition systems for aerospace industry and test and measurement activities, with 40 years of experience | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 100 | 1979 |
| 7 | [MADE SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/made-sa) (made-sa.com)<br>Designs and manufactures innovative devices for electrical, gas, and telecom network safety, detection, measurement, and defense applications. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Farlède | 99 | 1991 |
| 8 | [IRTS SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/irts-sas) (irts.fr)<br>Industrial electronics specialist manufacturing rugged displays and embedded computers for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets with focus on customization and customer-design basis | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 82 | 1995 |
| 9 | [OMEX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/omex-six-fours-les-plages) (omex.fr)<br>The company specializes in operational engineering, industrial commissioning, construction site monitoring, project management, training, and service in energy and naval sectors | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Six-Fours-les-Plages | 77 | 2014 |
| 10 | [Geomines](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/geomines) (geomines.fr)<br>A French company founded in 2002 specializing in global mine clearance, EOD, stockpile management, training, and QA/QC services | Public Safety | 🇫🇷 Six-Fours-les-Plages | 72 | 2002 |
| 11 | [ATEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atem) (atem.com)<br>Specializing in microwave and radiofrequency technologies, we support the development of intricate subsystems with our expertise and knowledge | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Sollies Pont | 69 | 1990 |
| 12 | [FREGATE AERO SUD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fregate-aero-sud) (fregate-aero-sud.com)<br>Specializing in fine metal structure components for the aerospace industry, the company based in Signes, France, focuses on industrializing and manufacturing parts | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Signes | 51 |  |
| 13 | [SMAC SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/smac-sas) (smac-sas.com)<br>A French company specializing in designing and manufacturing sealing, noise, shock, and vibration control solutions for defense, space, aviation, racing, and sports industries | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Toulon | 45 | 1947 |
| 14 | [DEGREANE HORIZON](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/degreane-horizon) (degreane-horizon.com)<br>With over 50 years of experience, this company specializes in electronic solutions for global clients in defense, energy/transport, and meteorology industries | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Cuers | 41 | 2002 |
| 15 | [Lapp Muller](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lapp-muller) (lappmuller.com)<br>Specialized in designing and producing custom cables for various industries such as Defense, Marine, Oil and Gas, Robotics, Nuclear, and Electrification with integrated functions | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Grimaud | 41 | 1939 |
| 16 | [SERELEC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/serelec) (serelec-usinage.fr)<br>Specializing in precision mechanics and machining, this company offers high-quality mechanical parts and assemblies for various industries, guiding product development from conception to industrialization | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 36 | 1982 |
| 17 | [TETHYS SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tethys-sas) (tethys-sas.fr)<br>Specializing in designing, developing, and manufacturing equipment and systems using advanced pyrotechnic, micromechanical, and embedded electronics technologies for safety and complex functions | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇫🇷 Signes | 35 | 2004 |
| 18 | [TMH-tools](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tmh-tools) (fr.techman-head.com)<br>A global leader in maintenance tooling and Ground Support Equipment solutions for aircraft, providing comprehensive solutions under the TECHMAN-HEAD Group umbrella | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 22 |  |
| 19 | [Atechsys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atechsys) (helipse.com)<br>Design, manufacture, maintain drones and train operators with fully integrated, client-focused, turnkey services based on 100% French technology. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pourrières | 21 | 2008 |
| 20 | [CIEL a SNEF Group subsidiary](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ciel-a-snef-group-subsidiary) (snef.fr)<br>Designs and deploys comprehensive multi-technical and custom solutions in power electronics and embedded electronics fields for various applications. | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 20 | 1946 |
| 21 | [Constructions Mécaniques DIMEO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/constructions-mecaniques-dimeo)<br>A specialized company in precision mechanical parts manufacturing and repair, as well as in boiler making, with expertise in nuclear, aerospace, and defense sectors | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Six-Fours-les-Plages | 18 | 1948 |
| 22 | [Team Kopter International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/team-kopter-international) (team-kopter-international.com)<br>A team of passionate professionals providing helicopter pilots, engineers, maintenance, inspection, parts, and cargo transport solutions for operators worldwide | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Le Castellet | 14 | 2018 |
| 23 | [Atem Electronics & Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atem-electronics-and-systems) (atem.com)<br>Specialized in designing and manufacturing rugged electronic products for defense markets, with expertise in mechanical, electronic, and thermal engineering A key partner for defense system integrators | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Solliès-Pont | 12 | 2022 |
| 24 | [PROLEXIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/prolexia) (prolexia.fr)<br>A company established in 1994 offering Mission Management Solutions for autonomous systems, Serious Games for training, and Virtual/Augmented Reality applications | Software Development | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 10 | 1994 |
| 25 | [Airmetec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/airmetec) (airmetec.com)<br>A certified company specializing in supply solutions for aeronautical, space, and defense industries by trading, identifying, and storing high-quality spare parts and consumables | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Seyne-sur-Mer | 10 | 2009 |
| 26 | [BAUMIER SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baumier-sas)<br>Specializing in precision boilermaking, welding, piping, sheet metal, and machining, with expertise in defense, robotics, nuclear industry, and more since 1898 | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Garde | 10 | 1898 |
| 27 | [ATEM Composites](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atem-composites) (atem.com)<br>A small business specializing in custom composite parts for defense, space, transportation, and luxury markets Offers expertise in tooling, manufacturing, and series production | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Solliès-Pont | 10 | 1995 |
| 28 | [CESIGMA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cesigma) (cesigma.com)<br>Specializing in high technology fields for nearly 30 years, the company focuses on data acquisition, real-time signal processing, and electronic, mechanical, and embedded software development Serving defense, energy, and environmental sectors | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Le Pradet | 8 | 1997 |
| 29 | [SUPRAMECA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/suprameca) (suprameca.com)<br>An innovative French company specializes in explosives technology, supplying defense, security, and police markets worldwide with various explosive solutions | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Ollioules | 5 | 2009 |
| 30 | [ASTRAEA MARINE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/astraea-marine) (astraea-marine.com)<br>Designs, develops, and industrializes highly stable autonomous naval platforms, called STOÏC, for offshore, sovereign, and dual applications, reducing platform movements. | Shipbuilding | 🇫🇷 La Farlède | 3 | 2024 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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