Finland to Purchase Additional 155 mm BONUS Mk II
Finnish Defence Ministry will order an additional 155 mm BONUS Mk II (BOfors NUtating Shell) anti-armour artillery from French contractor Nexter.
France News
Ammunition
Air
Curtiss-Wright Provides Aircraft Arresting Systems to France
The French Air and Space Force (AAE) has awarded Curtiss-Wright Corporation a 10-year contract to support its aircraft arresting systems.
Air
Expo and Air Show
HAL and Safran Form a Partnership in the IMRH Project
Safran France and India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a cooperation agreement for the joint development of engines.
Country
Bilateral Relations
World Assisting Turkiye After Earthquakes
A state of emergency was declared in the region due to two major earthquakes in Turkiye on February 6, 2023, which affected ten provinces.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
Jacques Chevallier-class LSS completes the first sea trial
The French Navy’s future lead Jacques Chevallier-class LSS has completed the initial sea trial series, which took place between January 25 and 28, 2023.
Navy / Maritime
French Navy Erases Pennant Numbers
French Navy continues to experiment with erasing pennant numbers of ships. The force will erase identification signs on amphibious assault ships.
Weapon / Missile
LG1 Delivery to Thailand
Royal Thai Army took delivery of Nexter LG1 Mark III towed howitzers. United Defence Technology published information about a Thai distributor of Nexter.
Sensors
Ukraine Signs Contract with Thales for Air Defence System
Ukrainian defence ministry signed a contract with the French defence ministry and Thales to cover short-range air defence systems.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia reduced its order for Maharaja Lela-class LCS
RMN has confirmed receiving five LCS instead of the six ordered initially.The head of the RMN, confirmed the reductions were made to resume the stalled project.
Ammunition
Joint Production Ammunition for Ukraine
Australia and France are preparing for joint production of artillery ammunition. Thousands of shells will be produced and delivered to Ukraine.
Weapon / Missile
France Orders AT4
France is going to procure anti-armour and demolition weapons. Sweden-based company Saab announced the AT4 order from France.
Defence Politics
France Increases Defence Budget
France increased its defence budget for the 2024-2030 term. The new finance for military expenditure is 413 billion Euros.
Land
AMX-10RC Promise for Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron promised that the AMX-10RC aid to Ukraine would be delivered soon in response to Russian agression.
Navy / Maritime
Air
New Maritime Patrol Aircraft for French Navy
France has taken action to replace existing maritime patrol aircraft. DGA awarded Airbus Defence and Space as well as Dassault Aviation.
