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Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.

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Thales Taps Indian Firm for Rafale AESA Radar Components

Thales has contracted SFO Technologies to manufacture wired structures for the Indian Rafale. RBE2 active electronically scanned array radar.

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Airbus Delivers First H160 Helicopter to France’s National Gendarmerie

France has taken delivery of the first H160 helicopter for the French National Gendarmerie at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane facility.

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Ireland Moves to Buy Military Radar System From France

Ireland said Wednesday it plans to buy a multi-million euro military radar system from France as it prepares to host the rotating EU presidency next year amid concerns over its defense capability.

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German MP Urges Split With France on Fighter Jet Project

A prominent German lawmaker Tuesday called for a split with France in a major next-generation fighter aircraft project, as a high-stakes decision looms on the European program's future.

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France Moves to AI-Enable Its Armed Forces in $58M Airbus Deal

France is accelerating the speed and sovereignty of its defense systems by integrating artificial intelligence.

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Croatia Bolsters Artillery Capabilities With 18 French Caesar MkII Howitzers

The Croatian government has signed an agreement to procure 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France.

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French Special Forces Helped Benin After Attempted Coup: Military

French special forces provided support to Beninese troops who put down an attempted coup, the head of the country's republican guard said.

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Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’

An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.

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France Probes Mystery Drone Flight Over Nuclear Sub Base

The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday.

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