France

Armenia, France Deepen Defense Ties With Focus on AI, Drone Development

France and Armenia have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in defense innovation, focusing on emerging technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, and quantum systems.

Read More »

Loft, Magellium to Develop Next-Gen Earth Observation Network for France

Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group secured a contract to develop a next-generation Earth observation constellation for France.

Read More »

France Revives Scalp Naval Production to Boost Deep-Strike Capability

France is moving to restart production of its Naval Cruise Missile, as part of a broader effort to strengthen long-range strike capabilities.

Read More »

France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles

France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.

Read More »

MBDA, Safran Take THUNDART Rocket From Concept to Live Fire in Just 18 Months

MBDA and Safran Electronics have just ticked off a key milestone with the THUNDART rocket, taking the system from concept to demonstration in only 18 months.

Read More »

France and Greece Further Strengthen Mutual Defense Ties

France and Greece have further strengthened defense ties, extending their mutual defense agreement from 2021 and signing several cooperation agreements. 

Read More »

Macron Views EU Joint Defense Clause as ‘Stronger’ Than NATO One

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday he considered the EU's common defense clause "stronger" than the one binding NATO together.

Read More »

Macron Says Still Sees France, Germany Developing European Fighter Jet

French President Emmanuel Macron denied Friday that a troubled fighter jet program with Germany was dead, telling reporters Paris and Berlin were still working on that and other defense projects.

Read More »

French, UK Defense Chiefs Eye ‘Real Progress’ in Hormuz Plan

Britain and France voiced hope that military plans to secure the Strait of Hormuz were coming together and would succeed in restoring trade flows through the vital passage.

Read More »

France, Poland Discuss Boosted Defense Ties as US Wavers on Europe

France and Poland planned increased defense cooperation in a meeting of their leaders Monday held against a background of Russia's expansionist threat and a waning US commitment to Europe.

Read More »