France plans to boost its self-defense posture in space Patrols of nano-satellites could soon zap evildoers trying to harm French spacecraft. July 26
French A400M can almost drop enough paratroopers The objective is to deliver 58 paratroopers from one side door in the upcoming weeks and then start working on dispatching paratroopers from both sides next year. July 23
France and Australia are working on the same sub, but they’ll be powered differently This will mean design changes to allow for a different engine type. July 12
FCAS or Tempest? European missile company has its eyes on both MBDA is rolling out new ideas for supplying future aerial weapons with swarming, expendable drones for strike and reconnaissance. June 17
French Air Force deputy talks strategy, Brexit and future fighter jets What does the French Air Force have planned for its future force? We ask the go-to person at his office in southwest Paris. June 16
UAE, Naval Group quietly cut $850 million deal for Gowind ships The Gowind corvettes are powered by engines made by Germany’s MTU, meaning Berlin could make the contract difficult to honor. June 10
France reports 30 percent jump in arms sales for 2018 Sales to fellow European nations were up sharply compared to previous years, according to a report to parliament. June 5
France speeds up joint light helicopter program The French armed forces will get the first of their 169 Airbus H160M light helicopters in 2026, two years ahead of schedule, Defense Minister Florence Parly announced on Monday. May 28
Gripen E testing ahead of schedule, vendor claims The first aircraft for Sweden will be delivered this year to the test and evaluation force made up of personnel from Saab and the Swedish Air Force. May 24
Saab CEO sees ‘huge interest’ in T-X trainer aircraft following US Air Force deal The T-X production facility that Swedish defense group Saab is building in West Lafayette, Indiana, “will become one of our major sites,” Håkan Buskhe told reporters. May 24
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