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France and Netherlands begin nuclear deterrence dialogue, with Dutch government stressing that cooperation will complement NATO

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.

October 15, 2026
France accelerates next-generation fighter programme towards full-scale development

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.

October 12, 2026
France conducts first submarine launch of M51.3 strategic ballistic missile from Le Vigilant

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.

October 6, 2026
Naval Group starts construction of Sweden’s first FDI frigate, expanding production programme to 13 warships for NATO navies

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.

October 2, 2026
Dassault pitches Rafale to Portugal to replace F-16 fighters, pairing formal bid with industrial cooperation agreement signed in Lisbon

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.

September 27, 2026
Bittium and Safran target French defence market with tactical communications partnership covering air defence and counter drone networks

Bittium and Safran target French defence market with tactical communications partnership covering air defence and counter drone networks

Bittium Wireless and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on advanced tactical communications for the French Ministry of Defence and French Armed Forces

September 23, 2026
Finland joins French nuclear deterrence initiative, opening path to joint drills and temporary deployments of French strategic air forces

Finland joins French nuclear deterrence initiative, opening path to joint drills and temporary deployments of French strategic air forces

Finland has agreed to join France’s initiative on the European dimension of its nuclear deterrent after confidential talks between the two governments.

September 14, 2026
France awards early Rafale F5 contracts for ASN4G nuclear missile, new radar, stealth data link and 20% increase in engine thrust

France awards early Rafale F5 contracts for ASN4G nuclear missile, new radar, stealth data link and 20% increase in engine thrust

The work covers new navigation, radar, communications, electronic warfare and propulsion technologies for the combat aircraft.

September 13, 2026
France orders eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones for Navy and Army trials after successful land and sea evaluation campaign

France orders eight Airbus U050 Capa-X drones for Navy and Army trials after successful land and sea evaluation campaign

France has ordered eight Airbus U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems for evaluation by its Navy and Army, with deliveries scheduled for 2027.

September 11, 2026
MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict

MBDA, Safran selected to supply THUNDART as French Army’s sovereign long-range strike capability for high-intensity conflict

The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA, notified the two companies of the decision. THUNDART will provide precision strikes at […]

September 10, 2026
Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports

Germany weighs financial support for British and French nuclear deterrents amid Europe’s shifting security debate, The Telegraph reports

Germany and Britain are discussing potential German financial support for the UK’s nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph reported on 26 August.

September 5, 2026
Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems

Safran to equip Bundeswehr infantry with over 1,000 MOSKITO and hundreds of SHARPCROW portable battlefield observation systems

Safran Electronics & Defense will supply more than 1,000 MOSKITO observation systems and several hundred SHARPCROW systems for the Bundeswehr under a major order from Rheinmetall Electronics.

September 4, 2026
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