Question 6245 — defense

Summary

Mr. Frank Giletti draws the attention of the Minister of the Armed Forces to the prolonged shutdown of the human centrifuge at the Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute (IRBA), located in Brétigny-sur-Orge, in Essonne. This cutting-edge equipment, unique in France, constitutes an essential human aviation safety training tool. It allows future fighter pilots, experienced pilots such as those of the Patrouille de France or even flight engineers, to acquire and maintain their aeromedical skills. It also contributes to the qualification of military doctors specializing in aeronautics, who provide health support to air bases and participates in the conduct of technical assessments on on-board equipment. It is therefore fully part of a chain of significant operational expertise within the armed forces. At a time when tensions international standards demand from armies a high level of independence and responsiveness, it is particularly worrying that this equipment has been out of service for more than a year. Despite several attempts to repair it, the company Latécoère, the service provider responsible for its maintenance, was not able to fulfill its obligations. Therefore, it is worrying that such a situation persists, endangering not only the continuity of the training of aviators, but also the improvement of the skills of specialized medical personnel and the conduct of technical expertise essential to aviation safety. He therefore asks him to kindly indicate the concrete measures he intends to take to restore the operation of this strategic equipment as quickly as possible and whether he plans to review the contractual commitments of the service provider company in order to guarantee the reliability of critical equipment for national defense.

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