France performs first lock-on firing of MMP missile from new Jaguar vehicle The first stage of integrating the MMP medium-range missile onto France’s new Jaguar armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle was successfully carried out last month when the weapon was fired from the retractable pod on the vehicle’s turret and hit a fixed target. May 11
Egypt bumps up its Rafale fleet by 30 new planes The new acquisition complements the first Egyptian purchase of 24 Rafales six years ago and will up the Rafale fleet in the Egyptian Air Force to 54, making it the second-largest in the world after France. May 4
See France test-fire an M51 strategic missile into the Atlantic The French DGA military-procurement agency successfully test fired the M51.2 strategic ballistic missile on Wednesday morning from its Biscarosse test site on France’s Atlantic coast. April 28
French A400M completes helicopter-refueling drills France has recently completed a series of test flights to move forward with certification of the A400M’s capability to refuel helicopters during flight, day and night. April 20
Naval Group delivers French frigate with bolstered capabilities Alsace’s role will be to provide anti-aircraft defense around the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle or around the Mistral-class helicopter landing docks as part of a naval air and amphibious group. April 16
Naval Group trumpets its Australian industry focus in submarine deal The French shipbuilder has committed to spending 60 percent of the Attack-class submarine program's value in Australia. March 30
Naval Group, Chantiers de l’Atlantique team up for France’s new aircraft carrier The new joint venture is held two-thirds by Naval Group and one-third by Chantiers de l’Atlantique. March 30
France, Italy update their joint air-defense weapon for faster missiles The two countries have announced they are cooperating on a new generation of the SAMP/T anti-air system they developed in the early years of this century to give it new capabilities. March 24
France’s Arquus unveils Scarabée, a hybrid armored vehicle that moves like a crab The company hopes the French forces will sign on as an initial client for the futuristic ride. March 11
Dassault boss Trappier floats ‘Plan B’ considerations for the troubled FCAS warplane French industry could go it alone, the executive hinted in a call with reporters. March 5
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