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IETA military engineering students training at ENSTA marched in the July 14 parade

About 40 IETA military students marched on July 14, 2026, on the Champs-Élysées on behalf of ENSTA and the DGA. For the past three weeks, they had been preparing together for this major event for the French armed forces, whose theme was “Europe’s Strategic Awakening.” It was an emotionally charged moment for both the marchers and their loved ones.

Research
Chaos in Caracas : the role of sediments

During the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, damage extended as far as Caracas, the capital, more than 150 km from the epicenter. How can such extensive damage be explained at such a great distance? Jean-François Semblat, a...

Chaos in Caracas : the role of sediments

During the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, damage extended as far as Caracas, the capital, more than 150 km from the epicenter. How can such extensive damage be explained at such a great distance? Jean-François Semblat, a...

Research
APRO : Teaching Drones to Go Unnoticed

Whether used for urgent deliveries or autonomous flying taxi services, drones could help solve many of the problems plaguing our congested city centers—provided, that is, that their main nuisance is reduced: that annoying, giant-mosquito-like buzz caused...

APRO : Teaching Drones to Go Unnoticed

Whether used for urgent deliveries or autonomous flying taxi services, drones could help solve many of the problems plaguing our congested city centers—provided, that is, that their main nuisance is reduced: that annoying, giant-mosquito-like buzz caused...

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Gaspard, a top-level windsurfer and engineering student

Having always been passionate about sailing and the maritime world, Gaspard Carfantan has built his professional and personal life around this passion. At 23, he divides his time between competitive sailing and his engineering studies at ENSTA.

Gaspard, a top-level windsurfer and engineering student

Having always been passionate about sailing and the maritime world, Gaspard Carfantan has built his professional and personal life around this passion. At 23, he divides his time between competitive sailing and his engineering studies at ENSTA.

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2 200 2 200
students
300 300
PhD students
Over 200 Over 200
lecturers and research professors
20 000 20 000
Alumni
27 27
industrial chairs and joint laboratories
13 13
academic laboratories