Danish F-35 fighters and French tanker conduct joint Arctic training flight over southeast Greenland
Two Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker aircraft carried out a planned training mission in southeastern Greenland on 16 December.
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France orders six Airbus VSR700 systems to equip French Navy with new uncrewed capability from 2028
French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems.
Dassault Aviation reports rising Rafale production, export-led orders and ongoing aircraft upgrades
Dassault Aviation has released updated data on the production and sales of its Rafale multirole combat aircraft, which currently represents one of France’s largest aerospace manufacturing programmes.
Saab secures SEK 12.3 billion GlobalEye surveillance aircraft order from France with deliveries from 2029
Saab has signed a contract with France’s General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) for two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, including ground equipment, training and support.
Croatia: Rafale fighters to assume NATO airspace protection role from January 2026
From 1 January 2026, Croatia’s Rafale multirole fighters will assume responsibility for protecting national airspace within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence System.
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Macron approves implementation phase of France’s next-generation aircraft carrier programme
On 21 December, French President Emmanuel Macron officially announced the move to the implementation phase of the next-generation aircraft carrier programme, known as Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG).
Naval Group delivers first defence and intervention frigate HS Kimon to Hellenic Navy France
Accoring to Naval Group, the FDI is a first-rate frigate designed for high-intensity operations, with proven capabilities in anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, anti-surface and asymmetric warfare.
Eurosam confirms SAMP/T NG performance with new firings and outlines system capabilities in Europe
Two successful firings of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system were performed in France and Italy, demonstrating once again the system’s high level of performance.
MBDA releases first image of 227 mm Thundart rocket for new long-range artillery system
MBDA unveiled the 227 mm Thundart artillery rocket on 4 December, proposing it to the French Army as a candidate to replace the American M270 LRU systems.
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Babcock wins contract to supply L-39 Aircraft for French test pilot training and evaluation
Babcock has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot School (EPNER) with an L-39 aircraft, the first of its kind in the school’s fleet.
Daher completes first EyePulse MALE drone flight demonstration for France’s defence goals
Daher has completed a flight demonstration of its EyePulse MALE drone prototype, meeting a commitment made to the French Defence Procurement Agency after a rapid development cycle.
Third Brazilian Scorpène submarine delivered and fourth launched as PROSUB reaches new milestone
The Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November.