France orders fifth FDI Frigate from Naval Group to strengthen French Navy capabilities and complete programme
Naval Group has received an order from the French Government for a fifth defence and intervention frigate for the French Navy.
European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France
The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
Naval Group selects Arabelle Solutions for nuclear propulsion turbines for France’s next-generation aircraft carrier
Arabelle Solutions has been selected by Naval Group to design and supply key components for the nuclear propulsion system of France’s future aircraft carrier.
France unveils name of next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier as PANG programme advances toward build phase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named “France Libre.”
Rafale interceptions of Iranian drones drive rapid consumption of MICA missiles, report says
France has reportedly grown concerned about the rapid consumption of air-to-air missiles by its fighter aircraft during operations against Iranian drones in the Middle East.
U.S. Marines airlifted across Arctic by Franco-German squadron in first NATO operation during Cold Response exercise
A rifle company of U.S. Marines was airlifted within the Arctic Circle by a jointly operated French-German air transport unit, marking the first time the squadron has transported U.S. Marines.
Ukraine says additional French Mirage 2000-5 fighters will strengthen air defence against missiles and drones
Ukraine expects an additional delivery of Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft from France, which officials say will significantly strengthen the country’s air capabilities.
EU Defence Commissioner calls FCAS fighter jet project a ‘failure’ as Franco-German dispute threatens collapse
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has described the Future Combat Air System fighter jet programme as a “failure”, warning that pan-European defence projects lack success stories.
Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
Naval Group begins first sea trials of SSN De Grasse, advancing France’s Barracuda submarine programme
On February 24, SSN De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine built by Naval Group, carried out its first sea trial.
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrives in Malmö during NATO exercises in Northern Europe
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is due to arrive in Malmö on Tuesday 24 February as part of NATO’s regular exercise activities.
Airbus signals support for two-fighter FCAS option as Germany and France reassess next-generation combat aircraft plans
Airbus is prepared to support a two-fighter approach under the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System programme, according to Chief Executive Guillaume Faury.