France orders five more Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros maritime patrol aircraft from Dassault Aviation
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros aircraft on 26 September 2025.
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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.
French DGA commissions SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for counter-drone and air defence
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered the development of a high-power laser weapon demonstrator named SYDERAL (Système Laser de Défense de Nouvelle Génération, New Generation Laser Defence System).
Successful Factory Acceptance Test for French Air Force’s first SAMP/T NG GF 300 MRI radar
The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first serial GF 300 MRI radar, developed by Thales for the French Air Force, has been successfully completed.
First Akeron LP missile firing from Tiger helicopter successfully conducted
A significant milestone has been achieved in the development of the MAST-F (AKERON LP) missile system, as the first boosted missile firing from a Tiger Test Bed Helicopter was successfully carried out.
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DGA signs contract with KNDS France to Upgrade 100 additional Leclerc tanks
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has placed an order for the renovation of 100 additional Leclerc main battle tanks in the XLR configuration.
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Airbus delivers first two H225M Caracal helicopters to French Air nad Space Force
On 16 January, France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced the delivery of the first two H225M Caracal helicopters to the French Air and Space Force.
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France: two more Leclerc XLR main battle tanks delivered to land forces
Leclerc XLR tanks feature enhanced protection against improvised explosive devices and rockets, along with significant improvements to their fire control systems.
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France orders Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles from MBDA
The B3C version of the missile is designed to maintain the operational excellence of the Exocet MM40, offering significant improvements in range, precision, and resistance to countermeasures. With a range exceeding 200 kilometers, the new B3C variant enhances the previous B3 version by incorporating a digital radar altimeter and a new seeker. These advancements
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KNDS and Arquus to develop the first digital twin demonstrator for a ground combat system
The NumCo digital twin builds on the experience gained over several years by the KNDS-Arquus consortium, particularly within the framework of the European Commission’s FAMOUS programme.
France buys more NH90 helicopters for SOF in EUR 305 million deal
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) approved the acquisition of an additional eight NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopters (TTH) for the French Special Operations Forces.
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French defence industry delivered 123 Griffon and 22 Jaguar vehicles to DGA in 2023
As defined in the 2019-2025 military programming law, Nexter, a KNDS company, Thales and Arquus fulfilled all Griffon and Jaguar DGA orders scheduled for 2023.
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