KC-135RGs

France Replaces Decades-Old US-Made KC-135 Stratotanker with Advanced European A330 MRTT in Move Toward Air Refueling Autonomy

With a flyover that blended nostalgia with symbolism, France’s final Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker made its ceremonial pass over Airbase 125 in Istres on June 30, 2025, marking the end of an era. As the aircraft banked away, it signaled not...
France Airbus A400M Atlas

France Explores Transformational Leap for A400M Atlas: From Airlifter to Heavy Combat Multirole Platform

France is evaluating a bold transformation of the Airbus A400M Atlas from a tactical airlifter into a heavily armed, multirole combat platform. This development, revealed in a June 2025 report by Opex360 and confirmed by senior officers in the French...
Mirage 2000DRMV

Legacy Reforged: France’s Mirage 2000DRMV Signals a Strategic Airpower Reset

In an era dominated by rapid technological leaps and sixth-generation ambitions, France has made a bold, calculated move that stands out for its pragmatism rather than its futurism. In March 2025, the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air...