France

Airbus to Conduct Study on France’s Future ‘Flying Frigate’

France has contracted Airbus Defence and Space to conduct a risk-assessment study of the A321 MPA, the country's future maritime patrol aircraft.

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France Delivers First Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets to Ukraine: Minister

France delivered first Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet to Ukraine to help Kyiv defend its airspace against Russia.

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Thales to Supply Hundreds of Anti-Submarine Sonobuoys to French Navy

The French Navy is enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the procurement of SonoFlash sonobuoys from Thales.

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French Navy Albatros Maritime Patrol Aircraft Conducts Maiden Flight

The French Navy has performed the initial flight of its Falcon 2000LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft at the Bordeaux-Mérignac airport.

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France Orders Over $600 Million in Air Defense, Counter-Drone Systems

The French defense procurement agency has ordered new air defense and counter-drone systems for $624 million.

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Dassault Rolls Out UAE’s First Rafale F4 Fighter Jet

Dassault has unveiled the UAE's first F4 Rafale fighter jet, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 2021 agreement with the French manufacturer.

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Franco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development.

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French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle

The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.

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Babcock to Provide PC-7 Training Aircraft Fleet for French Military

Babcock has accepted a contract to supply Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force as well as the French Navy.

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India Officially Joins Eurodrone Program

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has officially welcomed India into the ambitious Eurodrone program, making it the second Asian country to be granted observer status.

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