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Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract

Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system.

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France Flight Tests Used Vegetable Oil-Fueled Military Helicopter

The French Directorate General of Armaments test flew a military helicopter fueled by 85 percent used vegetable oil, reducing Carbon dioxide emissions by 75 percent.

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Ukraine Troops to Train on Franco-Italian Air Defense System

Ukraine announced it is sending service members to train on the Franco-Italian Samp-T air defense system after the countries announced its delivery.

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Thales to Deliver Short-Range Air Defense System to Ukraine

As part of the contract, Thales will supply Ukraine with an air defense system package, associated equipment, and sensor systems.

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France, Italy Order 700 Aster Air Defense Missiles for $2 Billion

France and Italy have jointly contracted Eurosam to deliver Aster air defense missiles for 2 billion euros ($2.18 billion).

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France Completes Maritime Flight Trial of VSR700 Tactical Drone

France has tested the flight capability of its latest VSR700 tactical drone demonstrator at a missile testing facility in Ile du Levant.

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EDA Joins Future European Air Mobility Fleet Development

The European Defence Agency has announced its support in developing its member militaries' future air mobility capabilities.

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France to Send 12 More Caesar Howitzers to Ukraine: Defense Minister

France will send 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers to Ukraine for its fight against Russian invaders, Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said.

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Macron Says Fighter Jets for Ukraine ‘Not Excluded’

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not rule out the delivery of fighter planes to Ukraine.

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France, Australia to Supply Ukraine With 155mm Shells

France and Australia will supply Ukraine with 155mm shells needed for artillery pieces provided by the West since Russia's invasion.

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