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13 November

Arms

Airbus A321MPA Clinches France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Competition

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has reportedly selected the Airbus A321MPA (maritime patrol aircraft) as the winner of the French Navy’s future maritime patrol aircraft program.

12 November

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Cerbair to Provide Drone Detection Systems for French Patrol Vessels

The French defense procurement agency has ordered drone detection systems from Cerbair for new French Navy offshore patrol vessels.

11 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

France to Send Additional SCALP, Mistral Missiles to Ukraine

French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu announced that Paris will send additional SCALP missiles and the Mistral short-range air defense missile system to Ukraine.

7 November

Asia Pacific

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Christine Casimiro

Philippines to Acquire $439M Fast Patrol Craft Funded by France

The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive 40 fast patrol craft valued at $439 million funded through French official development assistance.

7 November

Europe

The OPV 60M offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

Rojoef Manuel

Montenegro Procures Two Offshore Patrol Vessels From France

French shipbuilder Kership has received a contract to supply two offshore patrol vessels for the Montenegrin Navy.

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29 October

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

France to Finance 12 Caesar Howitzers for Ukraine From Russian Assets

France will finance military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine through the 300 million euros interest from the frozen assets of Russia.

28 October

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Portugal Signs Framework Agreement for 36 Caesar Howitzers

The Portuguese government has signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 36 Caesar NG self-propelled howitzers from France.

25 October

Air

Today the latest graduation of Ukrainian pilots from RAF Elementary Flying Training took place, attended by Armed Forces Minister @LukePollard & Ukrainian Ambassador General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The next step is advanced fast jet training & conversion to F-16 with partner nations.

Christine Casimiro

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.

21 October

Business