Eurosam selects Thales radars for Horizon-class air defence frigates
Eurosam and Thales signed a contract for the delivery and installation of four SMART-L MM/N radars to be installed on two French and two Italian Horizon class frigates.
Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative
The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.
Thales and Naval Group to provide through-life support for France’s multi-mission frigates
The FREMM through-life support contract, which came into effect in January 2023, is one of the largest support contracts awarded to Thales by Naval Group.
Overcoming challenges: advancing the MGCS future Main Battle Tank
The new generation tank, developed under the MGCS program, would completely overhaul the features of today's European Main Battle Tanks (MBT).
France completes trials of software upgrade for Reaper drones
France has successfully concluded trials of a software upgrade for the General Atomics Reaper Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Naval Group hands over second Suffren-class submarine to the French Navy
Naval Group, delivered the second Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) built under the Barracuda program to the DGA agency and the French Navy.
Dassault Aviation: second tranche of Rafale for Indonesia enters into the order backlog
As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force.
Romania cancels Gowind deal with Naval Group
Romania's defence ministry announced the cancellation of a long-anticipated deal to procure four Gowind corvettes from French company Naval Group.
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.