Topic: France
Ukraine to receive first French-made fast patrol boat by end of year
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine expects to receive the first FPB 98 MKI fast patrol boat by the end of 2021. The FPB 98 MKI is...
Croatian government approves Rafale F3-R fighter jet buy
The Croatian government has cleared the way for its Air Force to acquire 12 second-hand Rafale F3-R fighter jets from France, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said. Prime...
French Navy will receive more H160 helicopters
Just last week, Airbus Helicopters reported that the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option for two more H160s for the French Navy. As noted...
New Jaguar combat vehicle has fired MMP for the first time
The new French Jaguar armoured reconnaissance and combat vehicle (EBRC) has test-fired MMP medium-range missile, for the first time. On 14 April, the French defense procurement agency (DGA)...
Lockheed Martin receives $51M support of the French Air Force C-130 aircraft
The U.S. Department of Defense said Wednesday that Lockheed Martin won a $51 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract in support of the French Air Force for long-term sustainment of...
French nuclear-powered submarine fired Exocet SM39 cruise missile
The French Navy has released a short video showing the test-firing of an Exocet SM39 underwater-launched anti-ship cruise missile from the nuclear-powered attack submarine. In a video posted...
Russia denies aggressive intentions that Ukraine fears
Senior Russian politicians have denied his country has any aggressive intentions in relation to Ukraine, saying that all its large-scale military exercises are aimed only at strengthening...
Northrop Grumman secures $99M contract for Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
Defense giant Northrop Grumman Corp. won an additional $99 million for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft ordered by France, the Defense Department announced this...