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Airbus Teams With German AI Startup on Future Combat Air System

AI startup NeuralAgent has signed two contracts with Airbus to jointly develop capabilities for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.

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Japan Signs Railgun Cooperation Agreement With France, Germany

Japan’s defense acquisition organization has signed a cooperation agreement on railgun technology with France and Germany.

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France Bans Israel Firms From Upcoming Defense Fair

France authorities have banned Israeli defense firms from exhibiting at a trade show next month near Paris, organisers said.

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MBDA to Supply Exocet Missiles for French Frigates

European defense company MBDA has secured a contract to deliver Exocet anti-ship missiles for the French Navy’s frigates.

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France Tests Updated Air-Launched Nuclear Missile

France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be launched by a Rafale fighter jet.

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Jordan Launches Multinational ‘Eager Lion’ War Games

The Jordanian military announced the launch of the "Eager Lion" military exercise, with ground, naval, and air forces from 33 countries including the US.

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Safran to Support Chinese Helicopter Engines

French defense contractor Safran has signed contracts to support helicopter engines for Chinese aerospace company GDAT. 

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France Awards First Long-Lead New-Gen Aircraft Carrier Contracts

The French arms procurement agency has awarded a trio of French firms the first long-lead contract of the new-generation aircraft carrier, the PANG (porte-avions de nouvelle génération).

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Macron Floats Ukraine Troop Deployment if Frontline Breached

French President Macron said the question of sending Western troops to Ukraine would "legitimately" arise if Russia broke through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv made such a request/

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Italy Delivered Storm Shadow Missiles to Ukraine: UK Def Secretary

Italy sent Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine during the ongoing war, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed.

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