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Thales completes first X-Fire launcher firings for long-range land strike capability

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first FLP-t 150 ballistic munition test for French long-range strike capability

May 12, 2026

ArianeGroup and Thales develop 150 km-range FLP-T rocket artillery system for future French land forces

March 15, 2026

ArianeGroup completes first launch of SyLEx sounding rocket, validating new French suborbital system

February 2, 2026

ArianeGroup and Avio sign new agreement to produce Ariane 6 and Vega C components through 2029

November 17, 2025

France deploys ArianeGroup’s new M51.3 strategic missile to strengthen nuclear deterrent capability

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) confirmed on 28 October 2025 that the M51.3 ballistic missile, developed by ArianeGroup, has officially entered operational service.

October 29, 2025

ArianeGroup awarded contract by DGA to design and produce new M51.4 strategic ballistic missile

The French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) has awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the fourth version of the M51 strategic ballistic missile, the M51.4.

September 14, 2025

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.

April 13, 2025

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.

July 10, 2024

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.

March 6, 2024

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).

November 21, 2023

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.

July 17, 2023

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.

December 16, 2022