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.
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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.
Air
Airbus to sell Caracal helicopter to the Netherlands
Airbus Helicopters, winning the competition against Sikorsky, will manufacture 14 military helicopters to the Netherlands.
Air
Saudi Arabia to Order 54 Rafale from Dassault Aviation
The Saudi Arabian kingdom is considering the acquisition of 54 Rafale. Dassault Aviation must send a proposal before November 10.
Weapon / Missile
Korea to use MBDA’s Mistral ATAM Missiles at KMAH
KAI awarded MBDA a contract to integrate the Mistral ATAM anti-air missile system on the Korean Marine Attack Helicopter (KMAH).
Air
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Unmanned Systems
France Invests $ 13.3 Billion on FCAS and Rafale Until 2035
According to La Tribune, France is investing a total of € 13.3 billion in the development of the Future Air Combat System (FCAS) and Rafale until 2035.
Navy / Maritime
Naval Group offers Scorpene submarines to Indonesia
French Naval Group offers a new version of its Scorpene Evolved submarine to Indonesia with a lithium-ion (LIO) battery.
Bilateral Relations
France Sends Military Equipment to Armenia
Paris seeks to deepen defence ties with Yerevan to help ensure its defences, as Macron announced his unconditional support.
Navy / Maritime
Romania Acquires French Scorpene Submarines
Romania that failed to acquire French corvettes go for French submarines now. The program will be completed in eight years and cost 2 billion euros.
Bilateral Relations
Macron Unconditionally Supports Armenia
French President Macron declared his “unconditional” support to the Armenians against Azerbaijan.
