French Navy: first simultaneous launch of two MdCN cruise missiles
The French Navy demonstrated its advanced military capabilities by simultaneously launching the Naval Cruise Missile (MdCN) from two different platforms.
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Duguay-Trouin: second Suffren-class submarine enters service in French Navy
The French Navy has officially inducted the Duguay-Trouin, its second nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Suffren-class, into active service.
Serbia explores purchase of 12 Dassault Rafale fighter jets
Serbia is in discussions with French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets.
Berlin, Paris and Warsaw urge arms build-up
In view of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, the foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland are calling for more to be done to build up arms in Europe.
Nexter increases production of CAESAR artillery systems
The leading French manufacturer of artillery systems and ammunition, Nexter (part of the KNDS group), is ramping up production of self-propelled howitzers.
Theon with Sunrock to supply the French Ministry of Interior with ARGUS night vision
Theon with Sunrock to supply the French Ministry of Interior with ARGUS night vision, also to cover security needs for Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Lockheed Martin to produce Hellfire missiles for European countries
The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the production of a new batch of AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles.
“Wartime economy”: from buzzworld to reality?
Changes in European defence industrial strategies since February 2022
France and Germany greenlight KNDS subsidiary establishment in Ukraine
Defence ministers of Germany and France, Boris Pistorius and Sébastien Lecornu, announced that the KNDS company will establish a subsidiary in Ukraine.
Sweden strengthens military ties with France
Sweden and France signed an agreement to deepen their partnership, engage in strategic dialogue on security and defence issues, expand cooperation in the field of research and development and advance their overall defence capabilities
Berlin and Paris advance collaboration on Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
Berlin and Paris have made significant progress in discussions on the development and task division for the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).