France Establishes Defense Digital Commissariat

France officially launched the Commissariat au numérique de défense (Defense Digital Commissariat) on September 1, 2025, marking a structuring step for the Armed Forces. The new operator, under the direct authority of the Minister of Armed Forces, consolidates existing digital structures and competencies to boost defence digitalisation. The CND will unify cyber operations, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives across all services, strengthening digital sovereignty and cyber resilience.