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AD2S Podcasts – Military MRO: Getting Ready To Hold The Line, Together
January 26th, 2026 - On January 13, 2026, AD2S hosted a roundtable at the « Hôtel de Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine ». Moderated by General (ret.) Jean-Marc Laurent, Executive Director of the Defense and Aerospace Chair, the conference focused on "The Challenge of Combat MRO Under High-Intensity Engagement" and brought together the following speakers: • General Stéphane Groën, Territorial Commander of the French Air and Space Force, General Officer for the South-West Defense and Security Zone • General Marc-Olivier Crossoneau, in charge of MRO, French Air and Space Force • Pierre Daubin, Commercial Director, General Directorate of Military Support (DGSM), Dassault Aviation • Gilles Gaillot, Strategy & Marketing Director, Thales DMS France • Julien Köhli, Head of French Airbus Services Centers, Airbus Defence & Space • General Eric Le Bras, Deputy Technical Director, Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) We are publishing a series of podcasts covering the highlights of this roundtable, beginning with the introduction by General (ret.) Jean-Marc Laurent.
AD2S Podcasts – Military MRO: Getting Ready To Hold The Line, Together
January 26th, 2026 - On January 13, 2026, AD2S hosted a roundtable at the « Hôtel de Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine ». Moderated by General (ret.) Jean-Marc Laurent, Executive Director of the Defense and Aerospace Chair, the conference focused on "The Challenge of Combat MRO Under High-Intensity Engagement" and brought together the following speakers: • General Stéphane Groën, Territorial Commander of the French Air and Space Force, General Officer for the South-West Defense and Security Zone • General Marc-Olivier Crossoneau, in charge of MRO, French Air and Space Force • Pierre Daubin, Commercial Director, General Directorate of Military Support (DGSM), Dassault Aviation • Gilles Gaillot, Strategy & Marketing Director, Thales DMS France • Julien Köhli, Head of French Airbus Services Centers, Airbus Defence & Space • General Eric Le Bras, Deputy Technical Director, Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé) We are publishing a series of podcasts covering the highlights of this roundtable, beginning with the introduction by General (ret.) Jean-Marc Laurent.
AD2S Podcast - High Intensity: Preparing for Combat MRO on the Industry Side
February 23rd, 2026 - Airbus Defence and Space Faces High Intensity: Anticipating the Loss of "Tempo Control" During the AD2S roundtable on January 13th, 2026 - themed "The Challenge of Combat MRO Under High-Intensity Engagement" -, Julien Köhli, Head of French Airbus Services Centers at Airbus Defence & Space, offered an industrial perspective on what high-intensity conflict actually means for a major player in military aeronautical support. His contribution reflects the standpoint of Airbus as a "player in maintaining operational readiness and supporting the armed forces," rather than as an aircraft manufacturer.
Job market: boosting the appeal of military MRO jobs in a context of unprecedented supply (II of IV)
Job market: boosting the appeal of military MRO jobs in a context of unprecedented supply (I of IV)
Towards a “Sustainable Defense”: Balancing Operational Efficiency and Environmental Imperatives (Part II)
