UNAC Presents MUM-T with Rider UGV at Eurosatory
French vehicle manufacturer UNAC presented its RIDER UGV as part of a manned-unmanned teaming concept by employing a UGV to support an infantry section.
Safran News
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
France Develops New Missile for Its MLRS
MBDA and Safran exhibited their joint project, Thundart 227 mm guided artillery rocket to be used on French M270 LRU MLRS in Eurosatory 2024.
Ammunition
French Guidance Kit Spotted on Ukrainian Fighter Jet
A French AASM-250 guidance kit has been spotted onboard a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced in January 2024.
Unmanned Systems
France and Greece Cooperate on the Patroller UAV Program
Greece and France deepen defence relations in UAV programmes. The first step will be on Patroller UAV, but more will come.
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.
Air
France Promotes its CAS Doctrine in Nigeria
In competition with the Turkish and Indian aerospace industry in Nigeria, France has promoted its defence industry infrastructure and military doctrine on light utility and combat helicopters to equip the Nigerian infantry.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Engine and Transmission
France and India to Jointly Build Aircraft Engine
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that France would collaborate with India to construct an aircraft engine.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Two more H160s for the French Navy
DGA has confirmed an option for Airbus helicopters, Babcock, and Safran helicopter engines for two more H160s for the French Navy.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Egypt to Acquire 30 Rafale
Egypt has signed a contract with France to buy 30 Rafale fighter jets, its defence ministry said in a statement early on Tuesday.
