French defence industry targets 2026 debut for indigenous long-range strike system
France plans to conduct its first test of a domestically developed long-range artillery system by mid-2026, aiming to offer an alternative to the U.S.-made HIMARS.
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Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket powers into space [VIDEO]
Ariane 6 is the latest in Europe’s Ariane rocket series, taking over from Ariane 5, and featuring a modular and versatile design that can launch missions from low-Earth orbit and farther out into deep space.
The stages for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight currently being assembled
The main stage and the upper stage for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight are currently in the central core final assembly line in the Launcher Assembly Building (BAL) at the ELA4 launch complex.
France: successful M51.3 missile in-flight qualification test [VIDEO]
ArianeGroup and the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) successfully completed the first flight test of a M51.3 missile from the Ballistic Launch Site (BLB).
ArianeGroup to participate in the development of space-based missile early warning system
The European Commission has selected ArianeGroup for space-based missile early warning and responsive space systems projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2022 work programme.
GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup extend partnership on Ariane 6 rocket engine subsystems
GKN Aerospace has signed a contract with ArianeGroup to supply the next phase of Ariane 6 turbines and Vulcain nozzles.