France Defence News

Air Expo and Air Show

France Launches Mach 5 Hypersonic Fighter Jet Espadon

27 Jun, 01:48
2 min read

French Aerospace Lab Onera has unveiled at Paris Air Show 2023 a concept for France's future hypersonic fighter jet, Espadon.

Expo and Air Show Weapon / Missile

Rafael introduces the sixth-generation air-to-air missile Sky Spear

27 Jun, 10:24
1 min read

Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael displayed the sixth-generation long-range air-to-air missile Sky Spear at the Paris Air Show.

Ammunition Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

France Invests in The Tank-Hunting UAV Project, Larinae

27 Jun, 08:55
2 min read

The French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) has approved a remotely operated munition project Larinae for opportunity targets.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Romania to Add Three Watchkeeper X UAVs to its Inventory

23 Jun, 05:01
1 min read

Romania will diversify its inventory by adding Watchkeeper X UAVs in service following the Turkiye, Bayraktar TB2 Armed UAV purchase.

Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

Israel Unveiles SpyX kamikaze drone at Le Bourget

23 Jun, 11:58
1 min read

Israel’s BlueBird Aero Systems unveils its electric engines SpyX kamikaze drone at the Paris Air Show 2023.

Expo and Air Show Engine and Transmission Logistics

TEI and GE Aerospace Sign F110 Engine MRO Service Agreement

21 Jun, 10:20
2 min read

GE extends TEI’s license to conduct F110 Depot Level Maintenance services for F-16 and F-15 fighter jets. The agreement is signed at the Paris Air Show.

Unmanned Systems Air

The Return of TUSAŞ’s Sivrisinek /Mosquito UAV

19 Jun, 04:22
1 min read

Turkish Aerospace’s (TUSAŞ) unmanned helicopter project, Sivrisinek / Mosquito or RS300, Rotorcraft UAV, returned to the stages.

Weapon / Missile Expo and Air Show

Roketsan Displays Its Products at Paris Air Show

19 Jun, 03:01
2 min read

Roketsan is exhibiting its missile, rocket and ammunition technologies at the Paris Air Show in France.

Ammunition Unmanned Systems

France In Search of Portable Loitering Munition Solution

14 Jun, 12:46
2 min read

France wants to develop loitering munitions for its units in the field. The French Defence Procurement Agency opens a tender for it.

Interview / Exclusive File

Bell Tolls for French Armoured Vehicle Manufacturers

30 May, 04:03
3 min read

The French defence industry is at a crossroads. The share of aerospace exports is increasing, whereas the share of armoured vehicles is decreasing.

Weapon / Missile Investment

Greece’s Storm Shadow / SCALP to Rely on MBDA

18 May, 10:30
3 min read

MBDA announced that it would perform the mid-life refurbishment of Greece’s Storm Shadow / SCALP missiles.

Investment Navy / Maritime

Naval Group establishes Naval Group Hellas in Greece

17 May, 08:08
1 min read

The French Naval Group Hellas subsidiary in Greece announced at the end of 2022, is now officially established.

Navy / Maritime Expo and Air Show

Hellenic Navy’s First FDI Frigate is Under Construction

09 May, 05:36
1 min read

Naval Shipyard shared photos of the first Navy FDI frigate under construction for the Hellenic Navy. Greece is currently holding DEFEA Defence Expo in Athens.