France Defence News

Bilateral Relations

French Niger Relations at Risk

30 Jul, 13:53
1 min read

Following France’s decision to stop aid to Niger, the French Embassy at the capital is under attack. Nigerien people surrendered the compound.

Bilateral Relations

France Suspends Aid and Budget Support Actions in Niger

29 Jul, 18:56
1 min read

France published a press release for Niger indicating that all kinds of aid will be suspended. The country supports the President President Mohamed Bazoum.

Air Navy / Maritime Defence Politics Bilateral Relations

India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene

11 Jul, 09:56
2 min read

India has given the green light to France and decided to purchase Dassault Rafale M fighter jets and Scorpene attack submarines.

Regional / Strategy Defence Politics Bilateral Relations

Nikkei: France Axes NATO’s Relations in the Pacific

10 Jul, 11:49
3 min read

According to the Japan-based publication Nikkei Asia, France opposed NATO establishing a liaison office in Tokyo Japan to secure its relations with China.

Weapon / Missile

France Buys AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles from the U.S.

08 Jul, 07:33
1 min read

The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to France of AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles equipment for an estimated cost of $203 million.

Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

MBDA Unveils Hypersonic Missile Interceptor Hydis²

29 Jun, 13:14
2 min read

MBDA has unveiled Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Study (Hydis²) at Paris Air Show to respond to Chinese and Russian hypersonic missiles.

Air Expo and Air Show

France Launches Mach 5 Hypersonic Fighter Jet Espadon

27 Jun, 13:48
2 min read

French Aerospace Lab Onera has unveiled at Paris Air Show 2023 a concept for France's future hypersonic fighter jet, Espadon.

Expo and Air Show Weapon / Missile

Rafael introduces the sixth-generation AAM Sky Spear

27 Jun, 10:24
1 min read

Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael displayed the sixth-generation long-range air-to-air missile Sky Spear which is under development at the Paris Air Show.

Ammunition Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

France Invests in The Tank-Hunting UAV Project, Larinae

27 Jun, 08:55
2 min read

The French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) has approved a remotely operated munition project Larinae for opportunity targets.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Romania to Add Three Watchkeeper X UAVs to its Inventory

23 Jun, 17:01
1 min read

Romania will diversify its inventory by adding Watchkeeper X UAVs in service following the Turkiye, Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV purchase.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Israel Unveiles SpyX kamikaze drone at Le Bourget

23 Jun, 11:58
1 min read

Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems unveils its electric engines SpyX kamikaze drone at the Paris Air Show 2023.

Expo and Air Show Engine and Transmission Logistics

TEI and GE Aerospace Sign F110 Engine MRO Service Agreement

21 Jun, 10:20
2 min read

GE extends TEI’s license to conduct F110 Depot Level Maintenance services for F-16 and F-15 fighter jets. The agreement is signed at the Paris Air Show.