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.
France Gives Air Base $1.7 Billion Nuclear Facelift
In a sign of the growing security nerves in Europe, France has embarked on a $1.7 billion renovation of an air base in remote hills in the east of the country so it can handle nuclear-armed bombers.
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.
Airbus to Build Joint Communications Network for French Warships
The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to develop a communications network for the French Armed Forces’ surface and underwater fleets.
France Returns Sole Military Base to Ivory Coast
France returned on Thursday its sole military base in Ivory Coast to the west African nation's authorities, marking an end to decades of French presence at the site.
France to Pull Troops From Ivory Coast in February: Sources
France will hand back to Ivory Coast its only military base in the west African country in a ceremony on February 20.
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.
Babcock to Provide PC-7 Training Aircraft Fleet for French Military
Babcock has accepted a contract to supply Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force as well as the French Navy.
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.
French Army to Test Ability to Face Russia in ‘High-Intensity Conflict’
The French Army will evaluate its ability to confront Russia in a potential “high-intensity conflict” similar to the one in Ukraine.
Ukraine Says Successfully Duped Russia With ‘Realistic’ Fighter Decoys
A Ukrainian military commander claimed that his troops were able to dupe Russia into believing that it had successfully taken out Ukrainian fighter jets.
Schiebel Opens New S-100 Helicopter Drone Facility in France
Schiebel Group has launched a facility in Toulon, southern France to provide localized support for the French Armed Forces.
France to Equip Artillery Units With DT46 Long-Range Drones
The French Army is boosting the reconnaissance capabilities of its artillery units with the acquisition of Delair’s DT46 long-range drones.
France Tests Updated Air-Launched Nuclear Missile
France on Wednesday carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile designed to be launched by a Rafale fighter jet.
Arquus to Supply 70 New-Gen Tanker Trucks to French Military
Arquus clinches 120-million-euro ($130 million) contract to deliver new generation military tanker trucks for the French military.
