THUNDART: France’s new long-range rocket artillery system set for demonstration firings in 2026
MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense have announced that demonstration firings of the new THUNDART artillery system are scheduled for mid-2026.
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French Navy tests Aster 30 missile against Hammer IR bomb in automated live-fire exercise
On 15 October, the French Navy conducted a live-fire exercise using an Aster 30 missile at the DGA missile test range in the Mediterranean Sea, near the Île du Levant off the Côte d’Azur.
Naval Group delivers first new-generation FDI frigate Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy
On 17 October 2025, Naval Group officially delivered the first Defence and Intervention Frigate (FDI) Amiral Ronarc’h to the French Navy during a ceremony held in Brest.
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Daimler Truck and Arquus present Franco-German Zetros truck for tactical military mobility in Paris
At the “Forum Entreprises Défense” in Paris on 8 and 9 October 2025, Arquus presented the Zetros by Arquus, a new military truck built in partnership with Daimler Truck.
Thales’s Ground Fire radar enters full-scale series production for SAMP/T NG air defence system
Thales’s Ground Fire air surveillance and defence radar has entered continuous series production as of early 2025, following successful factory acceptance tests (FAT) witnessed by France’s Armament General Directorate (DGA).
France orders five more Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros maritime patrol aircraft from Dassault Aviation
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 LXS Albatros aircraft on 26 September 2025.
French companies Naval Group and Safran strengthen industrial ties with Poland’s PGZ
French defence companies Naval Group and Safran have signed new agreements with Poland’s state-run defence conglomerate PGZ to deepen industrial cooperation.
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Dassault Aviation opens Cergy site for Falcon and Rafale production, replacing Argenteuil plant
Dassault Aviation has inaugurated its new production facility in Cergy, northwest of Paris, at a ceremony led by Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier alongside employees.
Reports suggest Germany may withdraw from FCAS project over French dominance concerns
German media, citing sources within the federal administration in Berlin, reported that the government is considering withdrawing from cooperation with France in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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ArianeGroup awarded contract by DGA to design and produce new M51.4 strategic ballistic missile
The French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) has awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the fourth version of the M51 strategic ballistic missile, the M51.4.
French DGA commissions SYDERAL high-power laser demonstrator for counter-drone and air defence
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered the development of a high-power laser weapon demonstrator named SYDERAL (Système Laser de Défense de Nouvelle Génération, New Generation Laser Defence System).
India considers G2G procurement of 114 Rafale jets under Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft plan
India is preparing to advance a government-to-government proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets under its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme,