French Navy’s LHD Dixmude Visits Indonesia
French Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Dixmude L9015, visited Indonesia to boost bilateral defence relations.
France News
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Navy / Maritime
The SSN Duguay-Trouin Starts its Sea Trials
Two years after the delivery of the first Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine Suffren, the sea trials of the Duguay-Trouin started on March 27th, 2023.
Air
The Winner Aircraft of INS Vikrant to be Announced
There are rumours that the Rafale M from Dassault France will be selected and determined as the winner as the new fighter jet to be deployed on India's most recent and indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. However, India has not announced the winner of the competition between the Dassault Rafale M fighter jet and the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
Country
Chica: France has to Reorganise DGA
A high-level French Official stated that the transformation of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is urgently necessary.
Country
SIPRI Published 2022 Arms Trade Report: U.S. Dominates Arms Trade
SIPRI published its global arms trade report for 2022. The report indicates increased arms imports to Europe while US domination increases.
Air
La Tribune: Indonesia Has Paid an Advance for an Additional 18 Rafales
Indonesia has made a down payment to acquire 18 Dassault Rafale jets, a contract for which was signed in April 2022.
Air
French Air and Space Force takes delivery of its first upgraded Rafale F4 fighter-bomber
The French Defence Ministry announced that the first Rafale F4 fighter bomber was delivered to the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace).
Air
Defence Politics
Lockheed Martin Presents the F-35 as a Standard NATO fighter
By 2030 there will be 450 F-35 stealth fighter jets across all NATO member bases. This fifth-generation fighter will enhance the coalition through joint equipment, missions and training. The Company presents the aircraft as more than a stealth fighter; it is also a formidable political statement for coalition unity. Lockheed Martin intends to confirm the F-35 as a standard NATO fighter. This standard choice of aircraft, which will be present in fleets across NATO member bases and those of their allies, has become a symbol of “diplomacy in action”, Lockheed Martin has stated.
Ammunition
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.
Air
Curtiss-Wright Provides Aircraft Arresting Systems to French Air Force
Curtiss-Wright Provides Aircraft Arresting Systems to French Air Force 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. Death toll from earthquake rises to 6,957 with 38,224 injured Turkiye. The World Health Organisation declared a “Level 3 Emergency”. Level 3 stands for the highest emergency, WHO’s agency-wide assets are called upon to be mobilised.
Navy / Maritime
Logistics
France’s 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.
