France

Safran, Baykar Partner on Drone Sensors, Guided Weapon Systems

France’s Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a deal to expand cooperation on unmanned aerial systems.

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France Advances MLRS Replacement With Indigenous Tactical Missile Test 

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct maiden test firing of a tactical ballistic missile as replacement for France’s multiple launch rocket system.

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Australia Says Will Join France, UK Mission in Hormuz

Australia will join a "strictly defensive" mission led by France and Britain to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Algeria and France Agree to More Cooperation After Diplomatic Spat

France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic falling-out to agree to intensified cooperation on domestic security and defense.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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