French Army’s 3rd Division adopts Systematic’s SitaWare Headquarters C2 software

The French Army’s 3rd Division has bought Systematic’s SitaWare Headquarters command-and-control (C2) software, the company announced on 15 January 2026.

The acquisition forms part of a wider rollout for France, which is now deploying SitaWare Headquarters across the whole of its army.

The Danish C2 solution will now be the primary co-ordination and planning tool for the 3rd Division’s and brigade headquarters’ operations.

The decision for the acquisition followed an extensive evaluation under which SitaWare was assessed as the most suitable system to support the French Army’s and NATO’s operational requirements.

As part of the NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF), the French Army’s 3rd Division plays a central role in the alliance’s land operations. With SitaWare Headquarters, the division gains a common operational picture and a stronger ability to make rapid and precise decisions in co-operation with NATO partners. The wider deployment of the system across the French Army further strengthens France’s ability to operate seamlessly within NATO frameworks.

The French decision to purchase SitaWare comes in the wake of NATO selecting it in April 2024.

Systematic CEO Nikolaj Bramsen lauded landing France as a customer in a company press release. “France plays a key role in the defence of Europe at a time when the security landscape is more unpredictable than ever,” he noted. “The rising threats to the continent’s stability require strong, decisive allies – and here, France constitutes a crucial factor in protecting Europe’s values and sovereignty.

“To be able to operate effectively in a NATO context, France needs a proven system that provides full operational overview in real time and enables close co-ordination with allies,” Bramsen continued. “Fully interoperable, SitaWare ensures that France’s army can plan, act and react quickly and precisely, which is crucial for success in a modern, military operation.”

The French Army has already put the SitaWare system to use during two major military exercises focused on allied co-operation and high-intensity scenarios, reflecting both the speed of adoption and the broader deployment within the army. During NATO’s winter exercise ‘Steadfast Dagger 2025’, the 3rd Division served as the land component command, responsible for leading all ground forces. The exercise forms part of NATO’s preparations for the upcoming Allied Reaction Force in 2026 and focused on multi-domain crisis operations involving land, maritime, air and special forces.

At the same time the 1st Division deployed the system during the national exercise ‘Small Joint Operation 25’, where French and allied forces trained under realistic conditions involving cyber threats and satellite communications. Systematic delivered the technical infrastructure, training and integration needed to ensure a smooth and rapid deployment of the system across both the 1st and 3rd Divisions, supporting the French Army’s rollout of SitaWare Headquarters.