Babcock wins contract to supply L-39 Aircraft for French test pilot training and evaluation
Babcock has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot School (EPNER) with an L-39 aircraft, the first of its kind in the school’s fleet.
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Daher completes first EyePulse MALE drone flight demonstration for France’s defence goals
Daher has completed a flight demonstration of its EyePulse MALE drone prototype, meeting a commitment made to the French Defence Procurement Agency after a rapid development cycle.
Third Brazilian Scorpène submarine delivered and fourth launched as PROSUB reaches new milestone
The Brazilian Navy has received its third Scorpène class submarine, the Tonelero, at the Itaguai naval base on 26 November.
Romania signs 625 million euro deal with France for new Mistral air defence systems
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract with France for the purchase of Mistral MANPAD air defence systems.
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India and France establish joint venture to produce HAMMER precision bombs for domestic forces
Bharat Electronics Limited and Safran Electronics & Defence have finalised an agreement in New Delhi to create a joint venture that will manufacture HAMMER precision air-launched munitions in India.
Zelenskyy and Macron sign agreement allowing Ukraine to purchase 100 Rafale fighters by 2035
At the air base in the French city of Vélizy-Villacoublay, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron signed a Declaration of Intent on defence equipment cooperation.
France advances nuclear deterrence modernisation with successful ASMPA-R test and new M51.3 deployment
A Rafale M carrier-based fighter conducted a successful test launch of the ASMPA-R medium-range air-to-ground missile on 13 November.
French Rafale fighter jets conduct joint operations with Norwegian F-35s from Ørland Air Base
Several French Rafale fighter jets operated from Ørland Air Base last week as part of a four-day training mission.
French Navy to become first European military operator of Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet
The French Navy will become the first European military force to operate the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet, following a lease agreement managed by Jet Aviation France.
France deploys ArianeGroup’s new M51.3 strategic missile to strengthen nuclear deterrent capability
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) confirmed on 28 October 2025 that the M51.3 ballistic missile, developed by ArianeGroup, has officially entered operational service.
France and Germany launch JEWEL project to build Europe’s first early warning missile detection system
France and Germany have launched the JEWEL initiative (Joint Early Warning for a European Lookout) to lay the foundation for a European early warning capability, aimed at detecting and tracking missile threats.
Turgis Gaillard and Airbus partner on Foudre long-range strike system for French Armed Forces
Turgis Gaillard has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to integrate Airbus’s fire control system into the new-generation Foudre unitary rocket launcher.