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).
French Space exercise AsterX builds on realistic scenario and integration
The French Air and Space Force conducts its annual military Space exercise AsterX 23 focused on training the French Space Command (CDE) units in space surveillance and the protection of national space assets and cooperation with Allies.
Ukraine received Akeron MP anti-tank missiles from France
France has supplied the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Akeron MP (also known as MMP, Missile Moyenne Portée), 5th generation anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM).
NH90 helicopter flies on sustainable fuel
France’s defence procurement agency DGA has carried out the first test flight of an NH90, during which one of its two RTM322 engines ran on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Thales begins delivery of Syracuse IV naval stations to the French Navy
The Syracuse IV programme, led by the French DGA, to modernise and increase military satellite communication capabilities, has entered a deployment phase in the naval domain.
OCCAR signs contract to launch a global production of SAMP/T NG systems
The Director of the OCCAR Matteo Bisceglia and the Managing Director of Eurosam Eva Bruxmeier signed the contract for the production of the new generation of medium range air defence systems (SAMP/T NG) for France and Italy.
Thales Ground Master 200 radars to strenghten Ukrainian air defence
French defence industry company Thales will deliver the Ground Master 200 air defence radar to Ukraine.
France: AASM 1000 guided bomb qualified for use on Rafale F4 aircarft
France has qualified Safran’s AASM 1000 smart munition for use on the Rafale F4 standard fighter. It will be used by the French Air Force and Navy.
Air defence: France and Italy order the Aster missiles
The OCCAR, on behalf of the French and Italian defence procurement agencies, has signed a contract with Eurosam (a joint venture company of Thales and MBDA) for the production of the Aster air defence missiles.
Saab receives order for AT4 from France
Saab received an order in mid-December 2022 for the anti-armour weapon AT4 from the French Armament General Directorate (DGA).
Macron announces significant increase in France’s military spending
Macron said the major spending boost was designed to ensure “our freedom, our security, our prosperity, our place in the world”, while taking into account the impact of the war in Ukraine.