Record-breaking exports of French defence industry
In 2022, France achieved a record value of arms export orders, reaching EUR 26.97 billion.
France: Griffon VOA vehicle ready for service in army
The French DGA has announced the successful qualification of the Griffon vehicle in the artillery observation version (Griffon VOA).
France proves force projection capabilities with fighter deployment to Indo-Pacific region
More than a month into an air force deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, the French Air Force has demonstrated a sustained force projection capability and built relationships with French and Allied forces in the region.
Naval Group: roll-out of third Barracuda-class nuclear-powered submarine
Naval Group: the third submarine of the Barracuda-class has left its construction hall in order to be transferred to the DME floating platform-type shiplift.
infodas signed contract with Naval Group for a major European naval programme
German company infodas has been awarded a significant contract by Naval Group to supply Cross Domain Solutions for a major European naval programme.
Naval Group begins construction of the third FDI HN frigate for the Hellenic Navy
The French shipbuilding company Naval Group began construction of the third FDI HN frigate for the Hellenic Navy.
Safran and HAL form joint venture company to co-design and produce new generation helicopter engines
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have decided to set up their new joint venture company in Bangalore, India.
MGCS: Berlin and Paris agree to continue work on the new generation tank
French Minister of Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, and German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, announced the current progress of the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) programme.
India to purchase Scorpène submarines and Rafale-M fighter jets
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved proposals for acquiring new military equipment from France.
French defence industry delivered the 500th Griffon on SCORPION programme
Nexter, Arquus and Thales have presented the 500th Griffon (VBMR) multirole armoured vehicle to the French defence procurement agency (DGA).
France to transfer Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would transfer a batch of MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Thales to provide sonar suite for France’s ballistic-missile submarines
Thales has been awarded a contract to develop a new sonar suite for France’s third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines.