France: success of the HELMA-P laser test on the air defence frigate Forbin
DGA, the French Navy, and CILAS conducted a test campaign of the High Energy Laser for Multiple Applications - Power (HELMA-P) system, a laser weapon for anti-drone warfare.
Macron opposes German purchase of Arrow 3 missile defence system
Macron wants European countries to seek greater independence in airspace defence, while Germany proceeds with its plan to purchase the Israeli combat-proven Arrow 3 air defence system.
French defence industry to develop anti-tank loitering munition system
French defence industry to jointly develop a medium-range remotely operated munition with anti-tank warhead under the Larinae project.
Indonesia buys 12 Mirage 2000-5 figter jets from Qatar
Indonesia has purchased 12 French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar.
Naval Group signs research contract for Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV)
Naval Group has been awarded a contract by the French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) to conduct research on the Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV).
French Navy conducted test firing of Aster 15 air defence missile
The French Navy recently conducted an exercise, showcasing the firing of an Aster 15 missile from the air defence frigate Forbin.
France: DGA receives second Rafale B360 aircraft for French Air and Space Force
The Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has taken delivery of the second Rafale B360 twin-seater aircraft at Dassault Aviation's facility in Mérignac, destined for the French Air and Space Force.
DGA delivers 10th A330 MRTT aircraft to French Air and Space Force
The French DGAhas recently received and delivered the 10th A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, named Phénix, to the French Air and Space Force.
Airbus: VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the French DGA tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea.
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France: tests of the Leclerc XLR main battle tank [VIDEO]
The French General Directorate of Armament (DGA) released video footage and photos from the tests of the Leclerc XLR tank.
Thales signs contract for STAR NG and RSM NG radars
Within this new contract, Thales is to provide next generation primary and secondary approach radars, STAR NG and RSM NG to renew the fleet of approach radars for French air and naval bases.
Exail to supply a flight simulator for the E-3F AWACS aircraft
Exail, formerly ECA Group, and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed a major new contract for the supply of a Full Flight Simulator (FFS).