Serbia signs landmark agreement with Dassault Aviation for 12 Rafale fighter jets
Serbia has signed a EUR 2.7 billion agreement with France’s Dassault Aviation to purchase 12 new Rafale fighter jets.
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AgEagle delivers first batch of surveillance drones to French Army
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced the delivery of the first 20 eBee VISION systems to its reseller for French Army surveillance operations.
Ukraine continues to strengthen cooperation with French defence industry
Cooperation between Ukrainian and French defence companies is already underway.
Marshall extends C-130 engineering support contract with French Air Force
Marshall will provide engineering support for the C-130H’s maintenance, repair and overhaul, with work centred around SIAé’s facility in Clermont, France.
Naval Group: Tourville submarine begins sea trials
The Tourville first sea trials follow the commissioning of the nuclear boiler room in April 2024 and the dock tests carried out since the submarine was transferred to its launching gear on 20 July 2023.
European nations collaborate on long-range precision strike capabilities
Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and other partners have committed to addressing a critical gap in long-range standoff weapon capabilities.
France, Germany, and Poland to jointly procure long-range precision weapons
France, Germany, and Poland have announced plans to collaborate on the procurement of longer-range precision weapons.
Schiebel opens new facility in Toulon to support French Navy’s CAMCOPTER S-100 fleet
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France
KNDS signs contract for further development of KATANA 155mm high precision ammunition
The French procurement agency (DGA) has notified a contract to KNDS France to support the development of the KATANA high-precision guided ammunition.
Croatia and France sign framework agreement for joint procurement of CAESAR howitzers
Croatia has signed a framework agreement with France for the joint procurement of CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by KNDS France.
Estonia acquires 12 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from KNDS
Estonia has signed contracts with the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and the defence company KNDS for the procurement of 12 wheeled self-propelled howitzers CAESAR.
French Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing
Airbus Helicopters has launched the flight test campaign for the prototype of the NH90 Standard 2. This standard is one of the latest NH90 configurations.