MBDA marks delivery of 2,000th Mistral 3 missile to French defence procurement agency
European defence company MBDA has marked a significant production milestone with the delivery of its 2,000th Mistral 3 air defence missile.
France commissions Tourville submarine and expands infrastructure for new-generation nuclear fleet
On July 4, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu officially announced the entry into active service of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville.
Exail to supply cybersecure navigation systems for Hellenic Navy’s FDI frigates
French technology company Exail has been selected by Naval Group to supply navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s new Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates.
Dassault Aviation to develop VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator under French Government agreement
The VORTEX demonstrator aims to advance both civil and military capabilities through a dual-use platform that supports autonomous orbital missions and transport to and from space.
NSPA orders Carl-Gustaf M4 systems from Saab for Dutch and French armed forces
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has placed a substantial order with Swedish defence company Saab for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems and related munitions.
Saab and Sabena technics enter agreement for GlobalEye early warning aircraft modifications
Saab has signed a framework agreement with Sabena technics, a French provider of aircraft maintenance and modification services, concerning Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft.
France declares intent to procure GlobalEye early warning and control aircraft from Saab
GlobalEye is a state-of-the-art multi-domain AEW&C system equipped with a combination of active and passive sensors.
MATARIS: KNDS launches France’s first full range of loitering munitions
KNDS France, in partnership with DELAIR and EOS TECHNOLOGIE, has launched MATARIS, the country’s first full range of loitering munitions systems (LMS).
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture Rafale fuselages in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture Rafale fighter aircraft fuselages in India.
France considers development of medium-range ballistic missiles
France is weighing the development of medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs), as outlined in a new report by the National Assembly on the country’s conventional deterrence needs.
Indonesia signs letter of intent to buy 18 more Rafale jets, expanding defence ties with France
On 28 May, Indonesia signed a letter of intent expressing its intention to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
Naval Group rolls out fourth Barracuda-class submarine De Grasse for sea trials preparation
On May 27, the De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine, was successfully rolled out from its construction hall to the DME floating platform-type shiplift.