Turgis Gaillard company

Turgis Gaillard is a French aerospace and defence contractor that designs, manufactures and supports aircraft, special systems and industrial maintenance solutions for the French armed forces and allied partners worldwide.

Turgis Gaillard overview

urgis Gaillard is a French aerospace and defense group dedicated to designing, producing, and supporting advanced military and industrial systems. Founded in 2011 by Fanny Turgis and Patrick Gaillard, the company has grown from a two-person design office into an integrated group of over 350 specialists, delivering innovative solutions across aeronautics, space and defense, industrial maintenance, and vehicle maintenance.

Mission and Vision
Turgis Gaillard aims to develop innovative systems that help partners overcome challenges in modern warfare, industrial dependency, and climate change. The company focuses on creating weapon systems with superior architecture, ensuring France’s and allied nations’ industrial sovereignty, and promoting sustainable development through decarbonization and energy-efficient technologies.

Expertise and Capabilities
The company’s teams excel in designing high-performance systems, producing precision aeronautical parts, and providing comprehensive maintenance and operational support for vehicles and infrastructure anywhere in the world. Their work spans military and civilian domains, emphasizing reliability, versatility, and innovation. Turgis Gaillard combines daring and technical mastery, forging a culture of challenge, creativity, and excellence.

Strategic Business Areas

1. Aeronautics, space, and defense

2. Industrial maintenance

3. Vehicle maintenance

Commitment to Reindustrialization
Turgis Gaillard actively contributes to France’s industrial revival by creating quality jobs and cultivating highly skilled technical talent. The company prioritizes small, agile teams for efficient collaboration and innovative project delivery, while expanding operations locally and gradually developing an international presence.

Sustainable Development
The company is committed to decarbonization and environmental responsibility. Pioneers in electric mobility, Turgis Gaillard has designed solar-powered boats, converted engines to alternative energies, and developed electric ground support equipment. Industrial plants are retrofitted to reduce energy consumption, powered by clean energy, and connected to district heating networks. New facilities are designed with minimal environmental impact, integrating energy efficiency, clean production, and resource conservation.

Inclusive Company Culture
Turgis Gaillard values diversity and equal opportunity. Employees of all backgrounds are encouraged to contribute to ambitious projects in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth, creativity, and fulfillment.

Legacy and Impact
Turgis Gaillard continues to deliver high-quality, combat-proven military systems to the French armed forces and allies while supporting civilian industry. Its dual commitment to operational excellence and sustainable industrial development positions the company as a leader in both defense innovation and ecological responsibility.

Renault Partnership for Long-Range Drones
Turgis Gaillard is working with Renault to produce long-range drones for Ukraine, supported by the French Ministry of Defense. The Chorus UAVs, designed for reconnaissance and strike missions, will be manufactured at Renault’s Le Mans and Cléon facilities, highlighting Turgis Gaillard’s role in advanced UAV development.