Defense in Europe

Defense in Europe has entered the digital domain where speed decides outcomes, and Europe must learn to produce not just more, but differently.

Today’s geopolitical environment has created new trends and challenges in European defense: Rising demand for defense-related products and services across Europe; a software defined-hardware enabled paradigm shift; radical shortening of innovation cycles; and a fragmented view on sovereignty.

Defense in Europe has entered the digital domain where speed decides outcomes, with progress becoming dependent on a more urgent operational tempo: producing digitally evolved equipment and capabilities in weeks, not years.

The imperative is clear: Europe must not only produce more – it must produce differently. Yet the industry is struggling to keep pace. Legacy factories and systems, fragile supply chains, skills shortages, fragmented approaches, and conventional mindsets risk leaving Europe underprepared for modern defense. Capgemini brings the digital expertise that helps defense manufacturers, suppliers, and armed forces scale production, adopt new technologies, and operate securely. With Capgemini’s support, Europe’s defense industry can produce smarter and faster, enabling a faster decision-making process and the innovation to deliver new capabilities

What we do

Capgemini partners with armed forces, governments, and industry to accelerate transformation. With defense expertise, engineering depth, innovation in digital and AI, European heritage, and end-to-end delivery from strategy through execution, we modernize production, harmonize supply chains, and ensure that critical and emerging technologies and capabilities are secure and compliant. We help defense organizations with:

Production acceleration

We help defense industries redesign factories, augment their workforce with new digital tools and skills, and harmonize supply chains to deliver at pace and scale – while embedding emerging technologies and security to strengthen resilience. Put simply, production acceleration turns funding into throughput: modern lines, skilled people, transparent multi-tier supply chains, and data-driven operations that scale on demand.

We help shift defense from hardware-centric models to flexible, upgradeable platforms where code, data, and cloud drive capabilities that evolve at operational speed – from digital twins to AI-enabled capabilities. In essence, software-defined defense moves capability from hardware to software, so nations can adapt in real time.

We ensure that defense organizations can control data, platforms, and intellectual property across their supply chains and borders, while remaining compliant with European and national frameworks. Fundamentally, we give manufacturers and defense departments the assurance that sensitive data, IP, and platforms are secure, sovereign, compliant – and cyber-resilient, across supply chains and borders, a necessity as defense operations increasingly depend on digital infrastructure.

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Meet our experts

Andreas Conradi

Andreas Conradi

Executive Vice President, Head of Defense Europe
In his current role since March 2023, Andreas is responsible for Capgemini´s business with the defense Industry as well as defense ministries and armed forces in Europe and NATO. He is a proven defense sector expert with a successful track record as top official at the helm of the German Ministry of Defense, including as Chief of Staff to Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen. Based on more than two decades of experience, he has a deep understanding of the structure and function of the public and private defense sector in Europe, including the set-up and management of national and international armament programs.
Dr. Benjamin Schulte

Dr. Benjamin Schulte

Strategy and Innovation Lead, Defense Europe
With 19 years in defense and a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management, Benjamin is an expert in defense innovation, tech strategy, capability development, and emerging technologies. After serving 15 years as an officer in the German Armed Forces, he now leads Strategy and Innovation for the Defense sector in Europe. In this role, he oversees Europe’s defense innovation ecosystem by connecting the innovation capabilities of Capgemini and its technology partners with defense customers.
Jasmijn-Baldinger – Head of Defense and Security

Jasmijn Baldinger

Vice President, Head of Defense and Security 
Jasmijn Baldinger is Vice President and Head of Defense and Security at Capgemini, leading global strategy and innovation in defense transformation. She works closely with NATO and national defense ministries to drive digital modernization. With over 20 years at Capgemini, she’s a recognized advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech. Jasmijn also serves on key advisory boards within the defense ecosystem.
Jean-Marc Barniol

Jean-Marc Barniol

VP, Defense Lead, Capgemini Engineering 
Jean-Marc has been leading Capgemini Engineering’s Defense activities since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector, Jean-Marc has contributed across all key phases of the product lifecycle—from Research & Technology through development and production, to customer support. Throughout his career, he has built strong connections with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and service providers across both Aeronautics and Defense industries.
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Bruno Bouf

EVP, Global Aerospace & Defense lead, Capgemini Invent
Bruno Bouf is an Executive Vice President and Global Aerospace & Defense Lead for Capgemini Invent. With 20 years of experience in operational excellence and digital transformation, Bruno has advised segments across the aviation value chain, including operators, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, OEMs, MROs, service providers, and Tier 3 suppliers. He has also founded and grown an innovative start-up and is an active member of Aerospace Research & Innovation clusters.
Robert Cagnell

Robert Cagnell

Defense Europe Nordics Business Leader
Robert Cagnell is the Group Client Partner for Defence & Security at Capgemini. He brings extensive experience in leading large-scale digital transformation programs across defense and public sector domains. With a strong background in SAP and enterprise solutions, he focuses on delivering innovation and operational excellence.
Pascale Hamet

Pascale Hamet

EVP- Defense Europe France Business Leader, Head of transformation at Capgemini Southern & Central Europe 
With over 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense, Pascale has held multiple senior leadership positions. Pascale is adept at bringing teams together around ambitious goals and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. She drives digital, organizational, and sustainable transformation across industrial sectors, leveraging innovation, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity. Her approach combines strategic vision with a strong commitment to people and inclusive leadership.
Simon MacWhirter

Simon MacWhirter

Vice President and Global Account Executive
Simon MacWhirter is Vice President and Group Client Partner at Capgemini, responsible for all engagements with one of the world’s largest defence organisations. With a background as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry and over 25 years at Capgemini, Simon advises service and manufacturing clients on the benefits, challenges, and transformative impact of digital technologies. Simon focuses on ensuring defence clients have the right capabilities to adapt their IT and OT systems to rapidly changing geopolitical challenges.
Salvador Magan Gomez Cabrero

Salvador Magan Gomez Cabrero

Head of Aerospace & Defense, Capgemini Spain 
Salvador Magan is a senior leader at Capgemini with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. Currently, as Head of Aerospace & Defense, he drives innovation in AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and advanced digital solutions for the Defense Industry, while managing complex transformation programs for defense organizations. Salvador combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen to deliver mission-critical solutions in highly regulated environments.
Alberto Matassino

Alberto Matassino

Defense Europe Italy Business Leader
Alberto Matassino is the Defense Europe Italy Business Leader at Capgemini. With a strong background in public sector, transportation, and infrastructure, he brings deep expertise in managing complex transformation programs. Alberto plays a key role in driving innovation and strategic growth within Italy’s defense and public sectors.

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