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.
France News
Navy / Maritime
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 Short-range Air Defence System
Ukrainian defence ministry signed a contract with the French defence ministry and Thales to cover the delivery of a complete short-range air defence systems.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia reduced its order for Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ships to five
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has confirmed receiving only five Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) instead of the six ordered initially. The new head of the RMN, Vice Admiral Abdul Rahman Ayob, has confirmed to the Malaysian press that the reductions were made as part of efforts 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. In this line, French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Airbus Defence and Space as well as Dassault Aviation for initial studies.
Air
After a four-year hiatus, Dassault resumes Rafale deliveries to the French Air Force
Dassault has delivered the first new Rafale Rafale B359 (F3R) to the Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) since 2018.
Modernisation
France Upgrades Leclerc Tanks
France decided to upgrade AMX-56 Leclerc MBTs as the DGA secured a contract with Nexter in line with the decision. Platforms will be upgraded to XLR standards.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Rafale M Expectation for Indian Navy
Indian Navy is near the total completion of the INS Vikrant (R 11) aircraft carrier. Local media claimed the Rafale M omnirole fighters are one step closer.
Air
Colombia to Renegotiate the Purchase of Rafale
Colombian Defence Ministry renegotiates the purchase of 16 Rafale aircraft for around $ 3,000 billion.
Air
Rafale for Colombia
Colombian Air Force is planning to order Rafale for replacement. It is known that the Kfirs will reach the end of their technical life.
