Greek FDI Frigate Kimon Receives Extra VLS Cells
During the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit to France, 16 additional Sylver A-50 VLS cells were spotted on the FDI frigate Kimon.
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Weapon / Missile
Air
Bilateral Relations
France to Supply Ukraine with Mirage Fighter Planes
President Macron said, that France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage fighter planes so that it can defend itself against Russian aggression.
Weapon / Missile
France and Belgium to Co-produce Evolys
France and Belgium are discussing the joint supply of FN Herstal's Evolys machine guns with interchangeable barrel calibres.
Bilateral Relations
Witness Unveils France’s Discreet Military Base in Benin
A Beninese soldier confirms that Benin hosts a French military base. The move contradicts the Beninese authorities, who officially denied the base’s existence.
Expo and Air Show
France Slams Doors to Israeli Companies at Eurosatory
France takes action against Israel on Eurosatory expo as Netanyahu government does not respond to President Macron's demand to end military operation in Rafah.
Regional / Strategy
French President Lobbies in favour of Russia
French President Macron puts pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to receive Russian titanium for Airbus.
Weapon / Missile
French Navy Orders Additional EXOCET Missiles
The French Defence Ministry announced on May 24 an additional order of EXOCET MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles for the Navy.
Unmanned Systems
Eurodrone Completes PDR Stage
The multi-national Airbus Eurodrone HALE UAV project has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR) stage.
Air
Greece Reportedly to Acquire Ten F4 Standard Rafale Fighters
Greece is reportedly planning to order ten F4 standard Rafale fighter jets. Greek authorities hold negotiations with the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
French Navy Tests New Magnetic Anomaly Detection System
French Navy tests new magnetic anomaly detection system on NH-90 Caïman naval cooperation helicopters as part of Anti-Submarine Warfare.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
KNDS Offers CAESAR 6x6 SPG to Malaysia
During DSA 2024, organised in Malaysia, French-German joint venture KNDS proposed its CAESAR 6x6 155 mm SPG to the Malaysian Army.
Space
Turkish Air Force Attends NATO’s Space Symposium
Turkish Air Force attended the first NATO Space Symposium, which was held under the NATO Allied Command Transformation in Toulouse, France.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
France Orders Long-Lead Items for Future PA-NG
France has officially ordered the new generation aircraft carrier (Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération) PA-NG, which will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Naval Group Involves in Formidable-class MLU
Naval Group signed a contract with ST Engineering Marine Ltd. for the mid-life upgrade of Formidable-class frigates.
