ECA Group
[PUBLIC]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Toulon, France · Est. 1936 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ECA Group: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Toulon, France
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
ECA Group was a French robotics company specializing in unmanned Maritime systems, underwater drones, and naval robotics. In 2022, ECA Group merged with iXblue to form Exail Technologies, creating a global technology leader in submersible drones and maritime navigation. The combined entity was subsequently acquired by Thales in a $4.5 billion deal.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for ECA Group.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is ECA Group?
ECA Group was a French robotics company specializing in unmanned Maritime systems, underwater drones, and naval robotics. In 2022, ECA Group merged with iXblue to form Exail Technologies, creating a global technology leader in submersible drones and maritime navigation. The combined entity was subsequently acquired by Thales in a $4.5 billion deal.
What does ECA Group make?
ECA Group has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Alistar (ECA Group builds physical robots).
Is ECA Group publicly traded?
ECA Group is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Thales ($4.5B on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with ECA Group?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to ECA Group building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Blueye Robotics, Cellula Robotics.
Who is the CEO of ECA Group?
Dominique Giannoni is the ceo of ECA Group, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in ECA Group?
ECA Group has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Thales ($4.5B (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is ECA Group headquartered?
ECA Group is headquartered in Toulon, France.
Who owns ECA Group?
ECA Group is owned by Thales ($4.5B, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does ECA Group operate robots?
ECA Group operates 1 verified deployment, including at Brussels, Belgium.
How many robots has ECA Group deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified ECA Group deployment on record at sites including Brussels, Belgium. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is ECA Group a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, ECA Group ranks in roughly the top 59% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was ECA Group founded?
ECA Group was founded in 1936.
Is ECA Group safe?
ECA Group has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.