France Brings Jet Power to the Fight Against Suicide Drones
French firm ALM Meca is trying to advance high-speed drone interception with the Fury 120, a new jet-powered system designed to hunt and destroy one‑way attack drones.
Soframe to Provide French Army With Heavy Recovery Vehicles
Paris has awarded Soframe a contract to supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army, a move aimed at enhancing battlefield support capabilities.
France Showcases Combat Systems Developed From Ukraine Lessons
The French Army has presented a series of combat systems developed over nearly two years and shaped by lessons from Ukraine.
UNAC Wins French Army Contract to Supply Robotic Explosive Disposal Platforms
The French defense procurement agency has selected local firm UNAC to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army.
Exoskeletons for Logistics? French Army Puts Load-Bearing Suits to the Test
Exoskeletons could move from experiments to everyday military roles, as the French Army has begun testing the tech within its logistics units.
Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier
Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.
French Army Shows Off Next-Gen, Soldier-Made Tactical Drones at Paris Event
The French Army deployed soldiers for a unique assignment: show off its tactical drones to government officials in Paris.
Initial Pégase Light Tactical Vehicles Enter French Army Service
Arquus has announced that the first of its new Pégase light tactical vehicles is now entering service in the French Army.
French Army Transforms WW2 Cannon Into ‘Drone-Hunting’ Platform
The French Army has unveiled the PROTEUS Standard 1, a 20mm automatic gun mount positioned as a modernized response to drones.
French Army Unveils Griffon Mortar Carrier Variant in Paris
The French Army has displayed a self-propelled mortar system variant of its Griffon 6x6 multi-role armored vehicle, four months after the artillery’s final tests at the Canjuers military camp.
France Procures 25,000 KNDS 40mm Shells
KNDS France has secured a contract to provide 25,000 rounds of 40-millimeter telescoped ammunition for the French Armed Forces.
French Firm Pitches HIMARS Alternative as France’s MLRS Replacement
A mid-sized French firm will unveil a potential replacement for the French Army’s aging multiple launch rocket system in June.
Airbus Unveils French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype
Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle.
Thales Hybrid Kits to Enhance Connectivity of French Army Vehicles
The French defense procurement agency has contracted Thales to supply hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles.
Thales Introduces Panoramic Night Vision Binocular for Special Ops
Thales has inaugurated its new Panoramic next-generation night vision goggle at a special operations tech event in Martignas Sur Jalle, France.
France Simulates Drone Control From Military Helicopter
The French defense procurement agency has conducted simulation tests to assess interoperability between a helicopter crew and drones.
Macron Says Will Announce Plans to ‘Mobilize Civilians’
French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out bringing back mandatory military service but said he wanted to mobilize society in the face of Russian aggression.
France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail
The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.
Airbus Completes NH90 Caïman Helicopter Delivery for French Army
France’s Ministry of Defence has accepted the final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter from Airbus as part of a rotorcraft fleet expansion project for the army.
French Army to Receive 530 Serval Armored Vehicles
France has procured 530 Serval 4x4 Lightweight Multirole Armored Vehicles as part of the army’s Synergy of Contact Reinforced by Versatility and Infovalorisation program.
France Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks.
French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle
The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.
France Withdraws First Contingent of Soldiers From Chad
France began withdrawing soldiers from Chad, after N'Djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with the former colonial power.
France Assessing Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
The French Army is evaluating the Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher for its requirements, a senior French Army officer said recently.
