On February 16, 2024, Rafale 4.1 fighter jet undertook its first operational mission from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.
France: first operational deployment of the Rafale F4.1 fighter Read More »
The French fighter pilots approached the Russian aircraft under standard procedures, conducted a routine identification and escorted it before returning to the NATO Air Policing base at Šiauliai.
French scramble for visual identification of Russian aircraft off Estonian coast Read More »
On February 14, fifteen countries formalized the creation of a coalition aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s air defence capabilities.
France and Germany lead the air defence coalition for Ukraine Read More »
The upgrade process was a collaborative effort involving the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), the French defence procurement agency (DGA), the French Army, the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Lockheed Martin, and ESG. This teamwork led to the retrofitting
French Army receives five upgraded COBRA counter-battery radars Read More »
Germany, France and Poland want to strengthen Europe’s common security and defence architecture, partly in view of a possible election victory for Donald Trump in the USA.
Weimar Triangle countries intend to strengthen defence cooperation Read More »
At the end of 2023, Naval Group successfully completed modernization programme for the French Navy’s La Fayette-class frigates.
Naval Group completes modernization of La Fayette-class frigates Read More »
The NumCo digital twin builds on the experience gained over several years by the KNDS-Arquus consortium, particularly within the framework of the European Commission’s FAMOUS programme.
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has officially commissioned the modernization of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, awarding the contract to Naval Group.
Naval Group signs contract for modernization of Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier Read More »
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) approved the acquisition of an additional eight NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopters (TTH) for the French Special Operations Forces.
France buys more NH90 helicopters for SOF in EUR 305 million deal Read More »
Equipped with Scorpion vetronics, reinforced protection, a new remotely operated turret, and these latest-generation sights, the Leclerc XLR will be able to face all threats until their successors enter service.
Nexter and Safran to develop two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank Read More »
As defined in the 2019-2025 military programming law, Nexter, a KNDS company, Thales and Arquus fulfilled all Griffon and Jaguar DGA orders scheduled for 2023.
French defence industry delivered 123 Griffon and 22 Jaguar vehicles to DGA in 2023 Read More »
Based in the Drôme region of France, Survey Copter has been an expert in light tactical UAS since 1996.
Survey Copter to supply 30 Aliaca electric mini-UAS to French Navy Read More »
