France: first operational deployment of the Rafale F4.1 fighter
On February 16, 2024, Rafale 4.1 fighter jet undertook its first operational mission from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.
French scramble for visual identification of Russian aircraft off Estonian coast
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.
France and Germany lead the air defence coalition for Ukraine
On February 14, fifteen countries formalized the creation of a coalition aimed at bolstering Ukraine's air defence capabilities.
French Army receives five upgraded COBRA counter-battery radars
The upgrade process was a collaborative effort involving the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), the French defence procurement […]
Weimar Triangle countries intend to strengthen defence cooperation
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.
Naval Group completes modernization of La Fayette-class frigates
At the end of 2023, Naval Group successfully completed modernization programme for the French Navy's La Fayette-class frigates.
KNDS and Arquus to develop the first digital twin demonstrator for a ground combat system
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.
Naval Group signs contract for modernization of Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has officially commissioned the modernization of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, awarding the contract to Naval Group.
France buys more NH90 helicopters for SOF in EUR 305 million deal
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) approved the acquisition of an additional eight NH90 Tactical Troop Helicopters (TTH) for the French Special Operations Forces.
Nexter and Safran to develop two new sights for the renovated Leclerc tank
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.
French defence industry delivered 123 Griffon and 22 Jaguar vehicles to DGA in 2023
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.
Survey Copter to supply 30 Aliaca electric mini-UAS to French Navy
Based in the Drôme region of France, Survey Copter has been an expert in light tactical UAS since 1996.