Rafale fighter jets

France Deploys Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle to North Atlantic as Denmark–Greenland Tensions and Trump’s Threats Test Transatlantic Unity

France has signalled a renewed show of military and diplomatic resolve in the North Atlantic as its sole nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, reportedly heads toward the region amid rising tensions between Europe and the United States over...
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu

French Prime Minister Considers Cabinet Reshuffle After 2026 Budget Adoption Amid Months of Political Uncertainty

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is reportedly considering a Cabinet reshuffle once the 2026 state budget is definitively adopted, sources close to his office told franceinfo on Sunday. “The prime minister is considering proposing a government adjustment to the president...
Rafale F5 Jets: Dassault Aviation- Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation Invests $200 Million in Harmattan AI to Embed Sovereign Artificial Intelligence in Rafale F5 Jets and Future Unmanned Combat Systems

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI announced a strategic partnership today, anchored by a $200 million Series B investment led by the French aircraft manufacturer. The collaboration goes far beyond a traditional financial arrangement, representing a deliberate industrial and operational choice...
Thales’s Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400A) long-range air surveillance radar

Ireland to Invest €500 Million in French Radar Network to Bolster National Airspace Security

Ireland has signalled a decisive shift in its approach to airspace and maritime security after the Department of Defence confirmed approval of the preliminary business case for the long-planned Military Radar Programme, clearing the way for formal government-to-government negotiations with...
Rafale fighter aircraft

SFO Technologies Secures Thales Contract to Produce Critical Wired Structures for Rafale’s RBE2 AESA Radar in India

French aerospace and defence major Thales has awarded Indian firm SFO Technologies a contract to manufacture complex wired structures for the RBE2 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar used on the Rafale fighter aircraft, marking a significant step in the...
French: Daher Completes Rapid-Development Flight Demonstration of EyePulse MALE Drone Prototype

French: Daher Completes Rapid-Development Flight Demonstration of EyePulse MALE Drone Prototype

French aerospace manufacturer Daher has announced the successful completion of a key flight demonstration of its EyePulse Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) uncrewed aerial system, marking a significant step in France’s fast-track effort to expand its drone capabilities. The proof-of-concept demonstration was...
Safran Offers 100% Technology Transfer for AMCA Engine in Landmark Proposal to Boost India’s Defence Self-Reliance

Safran Offers 100% Technology Transfer for AMCA Engine in Landmark Proposal to Boost India’s Defence Self-Reliance

In a major boost to India’s ambitions for defence self-reliance, French aerospace giant Safran has formally proposed to co-develop a next-generation fighter jet engine for the country’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program — with a full 100% transfer of...
Indias Project 75 I submarine contract

India Recalibrates Submarine Strategy: German Type-212 Deal Gains Momentum Over French Scorpenes

India’s maritime defence planning, the Indian Navy is reportedly reconsidering its ongoing submarine acquisition strategy, opting to move away from purchasing three additional French-designed Scorpene-class submarines. Instead, a more ambitious project—centered around building six advanced German-designed stealth submarines—is gaining momentum...
Fly-R fixed-wing loitering munition is launched from the French Navy’s Floréal-class frigate during a live maritime trial.

French Navy Successfully Demonstrates Fly-R Loitering Munition Launch from Frigate, Signaling Shift in Naval Combat Tactics

The French Navy has taken a major step toward reshaping its maritime force posture. On June 17, 2025, a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the innovative French aerospace firm FLY-R was launched from the deck of the Floréal-class...
French Navy's Tourville Suffren-class attack submarine

French Navy Receives Nuclear-Powered Tourville Submarine, Offering Enhanced Endurance and Strike Reach

The nuclear-powered attack submarine Tourville was formally inducted into active service by the French Navy on July 4, 2025. The ceremony marked the culmination of nearly 14 years of design, engineering, testing, and strategic planning, and reaffirmed France’s commitment to...
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