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ISL conducts first outdoor free-flight railgun shot as new facility advances European electromagnetic launcher research [VIDEO]
The French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis said its electromagnetic railgun fired outdoors in free flight for the first time on 29 June 2026.
France completes Mirage 2000D RMV upgrade programme as strike aircraft gain new avionics, weapons and extended service life
France’s Directorate General of Armaments delivered the final Dassault Mirage 2000D upgraded to the RMV standard to the French Air and Space Force on 16 June.
France adapts MQ-9 Reaper drones and helicopters to counter cheap long-range strike drones as interim air defence solution
The French Air and Space Force has found a new role for its MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aerial vehicles by adapting them to counter hostile strike drones.
Ukraine discusses licensed SCALP cruise missile production with France as Kyiv links long-range strike needs to future Rafale fleet
Ukraine is holding talks with France on obtaining a licence to produce SCALP air-launched cruise missiles.
Naval Group delivers fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine De Grasse to French Navy after four-month sea trials
Naval Group delivered the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, to the French Navy on 24 June 2026.
KNDS plans IPO on Euronext Paris and Frankfurt Stock Exchange as Germany prepares investment alongside French State to support growth
KNDS N.V. has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering and seek admission of its ordinary shares to Euronext Paris and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Malaysia orders 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS with technology transfer and local assembly under ADS partnership
Malaysia has ordered 18 CAESAR artillery systems from KNDS, becoming the 15th customer country for the wheeled artillery system.
Airbus to develop Parallel Mission System for French A400M aircraft to add ISR and tactical command capabilities
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with OCCAR to develop new capabilities for the A400M.
France orders Origin Robotics BLAZE interceptor drone system after DGA evaluation for counter-drone missions
France has ordered the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone system from Origin Robotics.
MBDA and Safran enter final negotiations with DGA for THUNDART long-range land strike system
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have entered the final phase of negotiations with the French defence procurement agency DGA for THUNDART.
MBDA signs DGA experimentation contract for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition developed with Novadem
MBDA has signed an experimentation contract with the French defence procurement agency DGA for AKERON RCX50 remotely controlled ammunition.
Saab receives French order for NLAW anti-tank weapons and training systems with deliveries planned through 2030
Saab has signed a contract with the French General Directorate of Armaments for its NLAW anti-tank weapon.