Lieutenant Commander Maxence Combas 

–        Joined the Navy in 2002 as an airborne navigator ;

–        Naval officer specializing in Maritime Patrol Aviation (MPA), serving as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) on Atlantique 2 between 2011 and 2021 ;

–        Conducted a wide range of operations including ASW, ASuW, ISR, counter-piracy and illicit trafficking missions ;

–        Progressively held senior operational roles such as instructor, and standards and evaluation officer ;

–        Contributed to tactical doctrine development and the integration of new sensors, mission systems, particularly during the modernization of aircrafts ;

–        Currently serving at the naval headquarters as program officer for maritime surveillance aircraft and UAS, responsible for capability planning, coordination with industry, and operational requirement definition.