French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024.
Italian and French navies receive upgraded Aster 30 air defence missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both France and Italy.
France to provide Armed Forces of Ukraine with 40 SCALP cruise missiles
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that France will supply Ukraine with 40 long-range SCALP cruise missiles.
Second Scorpène submarine commissioned by the Brazilian Navy
On January 12th, the second of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy.
Dassault Aviation receives an order for 42 Rafales for the French Air and Space Force
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation an order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, known as “tranche 5”, for the French Air Force (AAE).
DGA successfully tests new Mirage 2000D RMV configuration with Talios pod
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has recently completed a test flight showcasing the new capabilities of the Mirage 2000D RMV aircraft.
Indonesia signs deal for third batch of Rafale fighter jets
Dassault Aviation announced on January 8 that it has signed an agreement with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence for the third batch of Rafale multi-role combat aircraft.
French soldiers train for winter combat in Estonia
In temperatures as low as -14°C, French soldiers from NATO enhanced Forward Pesence (eFP) Battlegroup Estonia develop their capabilities to operate in the cold as part of exercise Karujaht Hackle.
Germany purchases artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Germany has announced the acquisition of a substantial quantity of 155mm artillery ammunition, designated for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Thales: Royal Malaysian Air Force selects Ground Master 400α radar
Thales has signed on 8 December 2023 a letter of award for the supply of a GM400α long range radar delivered with a complete station infrastructure to the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
France replaces artillery donated to Ukraine with new CAESAR howitzers
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has announced the delivery of six CAESAR Mk1 (6x6) artillery systems to the French Army.
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French Army conducts another positive evaluation of the Cockerill i-X [VIDEO]
The Cockerill i-X has completed a new evaluation organized by the French Army’s Technical Section.