French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returns to Sea
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle Returned to Sea after extensive modernisation efforts.
France News
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Air
DGA Tests TALIOS Optronic Pods on an MLU Mirage 2000D RMV
French Procurement Agency DGA tested TALIOS multifunction optronic pods on an Upgraded Mirage 2000D aircraft.
Air
France Renews its Fleet with Rafale F4
The French Air and Space Force will receive 42 new Rafale F4s as it sells second-hand Rafale F3s to Greece and Croatia.
Unmanned Systems
France and Greece Cooperate on the Patroller UAV Program
Greece and France deepen defence relations in UAV programmes. The first step will be on Patroller UAV, but more will come.
Air
Indonesia Begins the Final Tranche of 42 Rafale Jets
Indonesia paid a deposit to Dassault Aviation to bring into force the third and final tranche of 18 aircraft out of a total contract of 42 Rafale aircraft.
Navy / Maritime
France Constructs Greece’s Second FDI Frigate
Hellenic Navy’s 2nd FDI Frigate future “HS Nearchos” construction continues at full speed in Lorient.
Navy / Maritime
European Countries Refuse U.S. Command at OPG
The U.S.-led OPG provides the security of vessels transporting the Red Sea, but European Countries will act nationally.
Air
Analysis
Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios
We separately analysed Eurofighter / Rafale dogfight scenarios. As both aircraft have Canard Delta wing configurations, we focused on details.
Analysis
Air
Regional / Strategy
Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans
This article discusses the road to Eurofighter acquisition and its consequences for Turkiye, Greece, Israel, Russia and NATO.
Bilateral Relations
Country
France is Officially Out of Niger As Last Troops Leaves
The last French troops deployed in Niger left the country on Friday. This farewell ended French existence in the third country in the Sahel region.
Bilateral Relations
Niger Announces Withdrawal of French Troops in Three Days
Niger's military regime led by General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the withdrawal of all French troops by December 22.
Air
Defence Politics
Belgium to Join Franco-German FCAS Program in 2025
Belgium intends to join the German-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
France has Test-fired M51.3 SLBM
France tested the new version of its SLBM, the M51.3. The submarine-launched missile is known for its thermonuclear warhead capacity.
Air
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
The Times: Germany May Leave the FCAS for the Tempest
Germany is reportedly considering leaving the FCAS project with France for the British GCAP/Tempest, upsetting the European strategic balance.
