French Air Force

France Acquires Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Military Pilot Training

France has chosen Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force, ordering 22 aircraft and training systems.

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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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Babcock Boosts Pilot Training in France With L-39 Albatros Fleet

Babcock has acquired 11 L-39 Albatros aircraft to expand the company’s international fighter pilot training offering in France.

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Ukrainian Pilots Complete Royal Air Force Training to Operate F-16s

The Royal Air Force has completed training another group of Ukrainian pilots, bringing the total number of its Elementary Flying Training program graduates to 200.

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Ukrainian Pilots Finish Fighter Jet Training in France

A group of Ukrainian pilots have completed training in France, the French Air Force announced last week.

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France Orders Seven Next-Gen SAMP/T Air Defense Systems

France has ordered seven next-generation SAMP/T air defense systems to boost its protection against evolving threats.

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France Accepts 24th Atlas Cargo Aircraft From Airbus

Airbus has delivered the 24th A400M Atlas military transport aircraft to the French Air and Space Force at Orléans Air Base.

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Airbus Begins Tests for Upgraded French NH90 Helicopter Prototype

Airbus Helicopters has begun flight tests for the French Army Aviation’s NH90 Standard 2 rotorcraft prototype.

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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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Dassault Delivers Two Rafale Combat Jets to France

The French government has taken delivery of two Rafale multirole fighter aircraft from Dassault Aviation in Mérignac.

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