Dual technologies – civil & defense · Supporting dual-use technological innovationDual-use Strategy
Valorizing synergies between civil and defense needs
Published 2026 · L'Harmattan (in French)
DUAL TECH
La guerre des architectures
Drones, AI, satellites, blockchain: civil and military by design. Who controls the machines that fight, who sets the standards, who decides a machine may fire? A framework for reading the new architectures of power, and a window still open for France and Europe.
Dual technologies – civil & defense · Supporting dual-use technological innovation
Our Mission
DualTech Defense by Hexablock supports companies and public organizations in developing dual-use technology projects. We facilitate the bridge between civil innovation and strategic defense applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, digital sovereignty, and technological excellence.
Responsible Innovation
Supporting the emergence of sovereign technologies
Security & Compliance
Ensuring compliance with European strategic challenges
Published 2026 · L'Harmattan, Diplomatie et Stratégie series (in French)
DUAL TECH
La guerre des architectures
September 2022. Ukrainian drones are set to strike the Russian fleet. But Starlink does not cover the area, and its owner refuses to extend it. No satellite, no guidance: operation cancelled. A private entrepreneur has just vetoed an army at war.
Starlink is not an exception. It is a class of technologies: DualTech. Civil and military by design, not by accident. Drones, AI, satellites, blockchain: they escape the frameworks that once separated the military from the civilian. Understanding these technologies means understanding the new architectures of power.
Who controls the machines that fight? Who sets the standards, who produces at scale, who decides that a machine may fire? The window is open for France and Europe. It will not stay open.
« A man, among few, had anticipated, conceptualised and described a paradigm shift of the kind that happens twice in a century. »
The HEXIS framework
Drawn from the book, HEXIS is the analysis framework we apply to DualTech projects: it reads a technology through the architectures that govern it, to locate where control, dependency and strategic advantage really sit.
Run your project through HEXIS
A 30-minute conversation with Thomas Léger to apply the framework to your technology, market or strategy.
A former military officer with an intelligence background, Thomas Léger specialised in defence innovation and DualTech, from which he derived the HEXIS framework. A serial entrepreneur passionate about innovation and people, he co-founded Hexablock.
What is Dual-Use Technology?
Dual-use technologies are innovations that find applications in both the civil sector and the defense domain. They represent a major strategic stake for European technological autonomy, allowing R&D investments to be mutualized while strengthening digital sovereignty and collective security.
"In a shifting geopolitical context, mastering dual-use technologies has become a strategic imperative to guarantee the independence and resilience of European Union member states."
Civil Applications
- Critical infrastructures
- Digital public services
- Personal data protection
- Organizational resilience
Defense Applications
- Decision support systems
- Cyberdefense & resilience
- Technological sovereignty
- Protection of sensitive infrastructures
Our Technological Domains
Four technological pillars serving dual-use innovation, combining technical excellence and response to European strategic challenges.
AI & Decision Support Systems
Artificial intelligence for predictive analysis, strategic planning, and operational optimization.
Dual use: Civil: Logistics optimization, demand forecasting | Defense: Threat analysis, tactical decision support
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection
Advanced intrusion detection solutions, network security, and protection against cyberattacks.
Dual use: Civil: Critical infrastructure protection, hospitals, energy | Defense: Cyberdefense, securing military systems
Sensitive Data & Digital Sovereignty
Secure and sovereign management of strategic data, GDPR compliance, and European regulations.
Dual use: Civil: Sovereign cloud, health data | Defense: Secure intelligence storage, encrypted communications
Decentralized Technologies & Resilience
Blockchain, distributed systems, and resilient architectures to ensure operational continuity.
Dual use: Civil: Supply chain traceability, digital identities | Defense: Resilient communications, tactical networks
Our Approach
Four pillars to support your dual-use projects with rigor, strategic vision, and sector expertise.
Responsible Innovation
Ethical and strategic support for dual-use projects, integrating security, compliance, and societal impact issues from the design stage.
Regulatory Compliance
In-depth expertise on European regulations (GDPR, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act) and specific defense sector requirements.
Long-term Vision
Building sustainable partnerships oriented towards European technological sovereignty and strategic autonomy.
Bridge Between Actors
Facilitating dialogue between civil and defense ecosystems, innovative startups, large groups, and public institutions.
Let's Start a Dialogue
Are you leading a dual-use technology project? Do you wish to explore synergies between civil innovation and strategic defense applications?
DualTech Defense by Hexablock is here to co-construct sovereign, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Book a confidential 30-minute introductory call.
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