France

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has entrusted Thales with the design of deployable and high-speed communications networks for theatres of operations, a major asset for collaborative combat. The French technology company will deliver more than 200 modular, mobile stations in the phase 3 of the ASTRIDE 3 contract. Rapid to deploy and compliant with NATO interoperability standards, ASTRIDE 3 will enable France to command coalition forces as a framework nation, as well as provide the French armed forces with an autonomous multi-brigade force projection capability.

Thales awarded contract by French MoD to build deployable communications networks for theatres of operations

Space/C4ISR / Defence Industry Europe

Thales will deliver more than 200 modular, mobile stations in the phase 3 of the ASTRIDE 3 contract.

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The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership formed between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines.

French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for SAR missions

Sea / Defence Industry Europe

The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions.

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French Army has decided to order a 18 additional CAESAR Mk I self-propelled howitzers from Nexter.

Nexter to deliver additional 18 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers to French Army

Land / Defence Industry Europe

French Army has decided to order a 18 additional CAESAR Mk I self-propelled howitzers from Nexter.

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