France’s DGA receives Rafale aircraft for future F5 radar and weapons testing
France’s defence procurement agency DGA has delivered Rafale B374 to its flight-test centre for conversion into a flying laboratory for future F5 equipment and weapons.
From APKWS to LADAC: France joins the race for cheap laser-guided rockets to down drones
France has fielded its own answer to the American APKWS, a low-cost guided rocket intended to spare expensive air-to-air missiles in the fight against one-way attack drones.
France tests counter-drone laser aboard Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier at sea
France tested a counter-drone laser aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its La Fayette 26 deployment, according to the French Navy’s official magazine, Cols Bleus.
RAF Typhoons join French nuclear exercise for first time, escorting Rafale strike mission
RAF Typhoons have taken part in a French nuclear air exercise for the first time, escorting French Air and Space Force Rafales on a simulated nuclear strike mission over the Mediterranean.
France orders four more SAMP/T NG systems to strengthen air and missile defence
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG air and missile defence firing units, taking its total to 12, with 10 scheduled for delivery before the end of 2030.
EDGE expands defence ties with France through Paris subsidiary and planned Safran weapons venture
EDGE Group is building its presence in France through a Paris-based subsidiary and an agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense to pursue joint development and production of precision-guided weapons.
French nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis begins transfer to launch lift at Naval Group’s Cherbourg shipyard
France’s nuclear-powered attack submarine Rubis began its transfer from Naval Group’s construction hall to the launch lift in Cherbourg on 16 October.
France and Netherlands begin nuclear deterrence dialogue, with Dutch government stressing that cooperation will complement NATO
France and the Netherlands have held the first meeting of a bilateral Nuclear Steering Group to discuss strengthening European nuclear and conventional deterrence.
France accelerates next-generation fighter programme towards full-scale development
France plans to begin full-scale development of its next-generation fighter in 2029, following a second demonstration phase starting in 2027.
France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from Le Vigilant
France has fired the latest in-service version of its M51 strategic ballistic missile from a submarine for the first time, a year after the weapon entered service.
Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies
Naval Group has begun production of Luleå, the Royal Swedish Navy’s first Defence and Intervention Frigate, at its Lorient shipyard.
Dassault pitches Rafale to Portugal to replace F-16 fighters, pairing formal bid with industrial cooperation agreement signed in Lisbon
Dassault Aviation has signed an industrial cooperation agreement in Portugal to support its bid to sell Rafale fighters to the Portuguese Air Force.