France

Thales Receives Radar Support Contract for UK, Italy, France

The Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation has awarded Thales a contract to support the S1850M radars of the UK, Italy, and France.

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France Awards Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft Study Contracts

The French government has tapped Airbus Defense and Space and Dassault Aviation to design a future maritime patrol system architecture based on one of their aircraft.

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French Navy’s Atlantique 2 Fleet to Receive Engine Upgrade

France has awarded Safran Aircraft Engines a contract to provide maintenance services for the French Navy’s Atlantique 2 aircraft.

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Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters

Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract. 

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France Exploring ‘Largely-Ignored’ Higher Airspace

The French military is exploring ways to take advantage of a “largely-ignored” region in higher airspace to prepare for future battles.

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France Orders 200 Akeron Anti-Tank Missiles

France and MBDA have signed a contract to deliver 200 Akeron MP network-enabled anti-tank guided missiles for the French Armed Forces.

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French Jihadist Killed in Syria Clashes, His Group Says

A French jihadist has been killed fighting Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria, his faction announced.

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France Procures 50 Upgraded Leclerc Main Battle Tanks

The French defense procurement agency has ordered 50 upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks from local defense firm Nexter.

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Regional Force Leaves Tigray City as France, Germany Call for ‘Justice’

The Ethiopian army announced the withdrawal of a regional force from a key Tigrayan city under a peace deal to end two years of war.

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At Least 12 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Jihadists

At least 12 soldiers died in clashes with jihadists in central Mali, army and police officers said.

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