France

Next-Gen Drones Gain Electromagnetic Eyes With Rohde & Schwarz, MILTON Collab

Monitoring payload is a drone-mounted RF intelligence package built around the R&S EM200 signal analyzer, paired with either an omni-directional antenna for wide-area signal detection.

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A Dual-Payload Twist Lands on France’s Tethered Drones

Dual Payload Khronos is a multi-mission tethered drone that lifts both a Silvus StreamCaster 4200P radio, and a Nextvision DragonEye2 camera in a single platform.

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Greenpeace Says French Uranium Being Sent to Russia

The Greenpeace group said Sunday that France was sending uranium to Russia for treatment so it can be reused, despite the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.

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Macron Pledges $4B to French Military as ‘Brutal’ Space Front Intensifies

French President Macron announced $4.8 billion in additional military space spending through 2030.

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Axiscades to Bring France’s Helma‑P Laser Counter‑Drone System to India

Axiscades and Cilas have signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce the Helma‑P high‑energy laser counter‑drone system to India. 

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‘The War of Tomorrow Will Begin in Space’: Macron

Modern conflicts are already being fought in space and the next wars will begin there, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, singling out the threat posed by Russia and announcing a multi-billion euro increase in spending on military activities in space.

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France Doubles Missile Load on New FDI Frigates to Boost Air Defense

France is set to enhance the firepower of its newest Defense and Intervention Frigates by doubling their Aster missile capacity.

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France Gets First ‘Multi-View’ Sonar USV for High-Precision Mine Hunting

Thales USV is a new unmanned surface vehicle for the French Navy, combining TSAM towed sonar and SAMDIS multi-view sonar for high-precision mine detection.

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Europe Could Struggle to Mobilize Troops, Arms in Case of War With Russia: Study

Europe could struggle to mobilize enough troops or quickly produce enough weapons in case of a direct confrontation with Russia, a new report warned.

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French Navy to Become First Operator of Pilatus PC-24 Aircraft in Europe

The French Navy will become the first in Europe operating the PC-24 jet, leasing three aircraft for training, transport, and liaison missions. 

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