France

Finland Joins French-Led European Nuclear Deterrence Initiative

Finland has joined a French initiative to strengthen nuclear deterrence in Europe and expand defense cooperation between Helsinki and Paris.

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French Rafales Begin 40-Day Global Deployment 

Four French Rafale fighters have departed Istres Air Base for a 40-day deployment spanning the Arctic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East.

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France Selects Safran-MBDA Thundart for Long-Range Fires 

France has awarded Safran Electronics & Defense and MBDA a contract to deliver their Thundart long-range land-strike system.

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Sweden to Build New Luleå Combat Fleet With $4.8B French FDI Frigates

Sweden has signed a contract worth approximately $4.8 billion with France’s state shipbuilder Naval Group for the procurement of four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention warships.

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Coalition Supporting Ukraine to Hold First Joint Drills in Poland 

The Coalition of the Willing will hold its first joint military exercise in Poland in October and November.

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India Enters 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Race Under French FCAS Program

India has initiated formal efforts to participate in the multinational Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter program, selecting the French-led initiative over the Global Combat Air Programme consisting of Italy, Japan, and the UK.

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French A330 MRTT Refuels US, UK RC-135 Aircraft in First Multinational Integration

A French A330 tanker transport has refueled US and UK RC-135 aircraft during an exercise over France, marking the first integration of a French tanker with US and UK reconnaissance aircraft within the RC-135 enterprise.

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France Taps FN Browning to Restore Small-Caliber Ammo Production

France is moving to restore domestic production of small-caliber ammunition through a 15-year agreement with FN Browning Group.

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Dassault Rafale: France’s Independent Answer to Modern Air Power

Once developed primarily for France's armed forces, the Dassault Rafale has become one of the world's most sought-after fighter aircraft. This guide explains its design, capabilities, and expanding global operator base.

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General Cherry Adds French AI Guidance System to ‘Bullet’ Interceptor Drone

General Cherry is partnering with French firm Alta Ares to equip its Bullet interceptor drone with a real-time detection and tracking system designed to improve engagements against aerial threats.

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