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.
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.
French, German and Spanish aviation companies Airbus, Dassault Aviation and Indra issued a press release about the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) received the FREMM Frigate “Lorraine” (D657) from the Naval Group for the French Navy (Marine Nationale).
The CEO of Dassault, Éric Trappier, said FCAS could be ten years delayed. The combat aircraft was supposed to be operational by 2040.
The French Companies Nexter and Texelis delivered the first SERVAL 4x4 armoured vehicles to the French Ministry of Defence.
OCCAR has awarded a contract to Airbus for the development, production, and initial in-service support of the Tiger MkIII attack helicopter upgrade programme.
Swedish Saab has inked a framework deal with the French DGA to deliver its Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems.
Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates will be equipped with ‘Future Cruise/Anti–Ship Weapon’ (FC/ASW )despite the AUKUS deal that the UK signed with Australia.
DGA has signed a deal with Airbus Helicopters to develop and acquire the H160M in the Light Joint Helicopter Programme (HIL) framework.
French Navy is preparing to test the HELMA-P laser weapon system in 2020. The system has passed the trials on the ground recently.
DGA has confirmed an option for Airbus helicopters, Babcock, and Safran helicopter engines for two more H160s for the French Navy.
