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A leading high-tech
industrial group
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Pushing the boundaries
of science and industry
Exail is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace, photonics and quantum technologies. With over 90 years of combined expertise, the company designs and manufactures cutting-edge technologies in Europe that push the boundaries of science and industry.
Employing more than 2,200 people across some 30 sites worldwide, Exail delivers critical solutions to
both defense and civil operators
in over 80 countries.
Driven by a
pioneering spirit
, we create innovative technologies to deliver unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to our civil and defense clients operating in severe environments.
From the deep sea to outer space
, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components, products and systems.
Exail was formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022. It is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.
EXAIL AT A GLANCE
2,2K+
Employees worldwide
480M+
Euros of turnover
20%
Of revenue invested
in R&D
80%
Of revenue generated
from exports
28%
Growth
(revenue 2025 vs. 2024)
30+
Sites
worldwide
OUR EXPERTISES
AND CORE TECHNOLOGIES
NAVIGATION
Exail offers a complete range of inertial navigation and subsea positioning solutions — from inertial measurement units (IMUs) to full navigation systems (INS), including attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) and acoustic positioning systems.
These technologies equip a wide variety of platforms, including ships, submarines, drones, land vehicles, and satellites.
MINE COUNTERMEASURES
Exail’s solution for countering underwater mines relies on an integrated, modular system of underwater, surface, and aerial drones. This multi-platform approach enables the detection, classification, and neutralization of mines while keeping crews and ships safely at a distance.
By coordinating several vehicles simultaneously and using adaptable payloads, large areas can be covered more quickly, safely, and efficiently.
MARITIME DRONE SYSTEMS
Exail develops systems that combine surface drones, platform autonomy solutions, and command, control, and communication systems.
Designed to meet the needs of civilian users—hydrography, infrastructure inspection, offshore energy, and scientific research—these solutions are also intended for naval forces for maritime surveillance, support of naval operations, and deep-sea exploration.
PHOTONICS & QUANTUM
Exail designs and manufactures high-precision photonic and quantum components and systems, including specialty optical fibers, electro-optic modulation solutions, fibered micro-optical benches, lasers, and quantum sensors.
These technologies serve a wide range of fields such as space, high-power lasers, quantum technologies, and biomedical applications.
AEROSPACE
Exail enhances the reliability and performance of space missions through its inertial navigation, optical communication, and high-precision testing solutions. Its technologies support major institutional programs as well as the growth of the New Space sector, for Earth observation, telecommunications, and exploration.
Exail also contributes to the aerospace industry with onboard equipment, along with maintenance and immersive simulation solutions.
Challenges
from the depths of oceans to outer space
CORPORATE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Exail is committed to CSR by integrating social, environmental and ethical concerns into its activities and its interactions with its stakeholders, addressing both its own challenges and those of its partners.
Learn more about our CSR strategy
