# The French Embassy is preparing to host the Cyber, Defence, and Security 2025 Forum in Pretoria next month. The event will showcase French expertise in aerospace, defence, and cybersecurity. The forum aims to address Southern Africa’s growing cyber threats and defence needs. It also seeks to strengthen partnerships between the two nations, following recent cybersecurity agreements and collaborations. A dozen French companies, including Airbus Helicopters, Arquus, and MBDA, will present solutions in military hardware, surveillance, and cybersecurity.
French Embassy prepares to host Cyber, Defence, and Security Forum in Pretoria