France

France Unveils CALAMAR Multi-Domain Weapons Testing Range

France has revealed its new weapons testing site to evaluate advanced air, land, and naval systems under realistic combat conditions.

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France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

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France Unveils THUNDART, a 150-Km Deep-Strike Rocket

MBDA and Safran have taken the wraps off THUNDART, a 150-kilometer guided rocket system meant to succeed France’s aging Lance-Roquette Unitaire launchers.

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Eurodrone Passes Critical Design Review, Moves Toward Prototype Phase

The Eurodrone program has completed its critical design review, paving the way for prototype production and ground testing.

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Iran Hands Two French Nationals Prison Sentences for Spying: Judiciary

Iranian authorities handed down lengthy prison sentences to two French nationals after convicting them on multiple charges including spying for Israel.

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France Launches ‘Space Pact’ to Strengthen Military Space Capabilities

France has launched the “Space Pact” to meet the armed forces’ needs and address emerging challenges in the space sector.

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Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises

The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.

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Ukraine’s Raybird UAV Gains French AI Upgrade for Next-Gen Missions

Raybird is a Ukrainian UAV for reconnaissance, border security, and defense missions, weighing 23 kilograms with a wingspan of 2.96 to 4.2 meters.

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Thales Launches Serial Production of French SAMP/T Air Defense Radar

Thales has begun serial production of the Ground Fire radar for the French variant of the new Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG air defense system.

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France Adds Airbus H160 Helicopter to Test Pilot Training Fleet

France has received a new Airbus H160 helicopter and added it to the training fleet of its military test pilot academy.

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