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French military helicopter readiness? Depends on the fleet
The latest official update on readiness of French military helicopters show an average availability less than 50 percent, with the Tiger attack helicopter only ready for operations a quarter of the time.
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New French president to promote closer defense ties with Germany
Emmanuel Macron headed to Berlin Monday to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the newly inaugurated French president seeking to promote closer defense ties between France and Germany in a bid to build a stronger European military.
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French procurement official visits Australia as joint sub program progresses
The visit included meetings with Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Tim Barrett; Kim Gillis, deputy secretary of Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and other officials.
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France leads transnational exercise to train tactical transport crews
France this week is leading a joint and allied course to train tactical transport crews from the French Air Force, Navy and European partner nations, in a bid to boost cooperation and interoperability.
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Gun manufacturer Heckler & Koch delivers first batch of assault rifles to French
The quality of the HK rifle and a highly competitive price helped the German weapon stand out.
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French frigates to be armed with anti-sub capability
The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the award to DCNS for the modernization of three of the five La Fayette class frigates in service with the French Navy.
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French presidential candidate pushes for stronger intel links with US
Emmanuel Macron will launch a strategic review of French defense and security, if the centrist independent candidate wins the presidential election Sunday, his military adviser Jean-Paul Palomeros said May 4.
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French government, bank to jointly set aside $55M to back small firms
The investment fund will inject equity or near-equity finance to boost the balance sheets of mainly small and medium companies.
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Nexter secures bulk of work in new French military vehicle order
The French procurement office awarded contracts to Nexter, Renault Trucks Defense and Thales on April 21 to build a first batch of 319 Griffon troop transport and 20 Jaguar combat vehicles.
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Massive restructuring at French aerospace research center Onera
Onera will cut 10 departments in a reorganization plan that aims to boost internal links among engineers and sharpen management focus on defense, aeronautics and space programs.
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French military helicopter readiness? Depends on the fleet
The latest official update on readiness of French military helicopters show an average availability less than 50 percent, with the Tiger attack helicopter only ready for operations a quarter of the time.
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New French president to promote closer defense ties with Germany
Emmanuel Macron headed to Berlin Monday to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the newly inaugurated French president seeking to promote closer defense ties between France and Germany in a bid to build a stronger European military.
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French procurement official visits Australia as joint sub program progresses
The visit included meetings with Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Tim Barrett; Kim Gillis, deputy secretary of Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and other officials.
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France leads transnational exercise to train tactical transport crews
France this week is leading a joint and allied course to train tactical transport crews from the French Air Force, Navy and European partner nations, in a bid to boost cooperation and interoperability.
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Gun manufacturer Heckler & Koch delivers first batch of assault rifles to French
The quality of the HK rifle and a highly competitive price helped the German weapon stand out.
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French frigates to be armed with anti-sub capability
The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the award to DCNS for the modernization of three of the five La Fayette class frigates in service with the French Navy.
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French presidential candidate pushes for stronger intel links with US
Emmanuel Macron will launch a strategic review of French defense and security, if the centrist independent candidate wins the presidential election Sunday, his military adviser Jean-Paul Palomeros said May 4.
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French government, bank to jointly set aside $55M to back small firms
The investment fund will inject equity or near-equity finance to boost the balance sheets of mainly small and medium companies.
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Nexter secures bulk of work in new French military vehicle order
The French procurement office awarded contracts to Nexter, Renault Trucks Defense and Thales on April 21 to build a first batch of 319 Griffon troop transport and 20 Jaguar combat vehicles.
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Massive restructuring at French aerospace research center Onera
Onera will cut 10 departments in a reorganization plan that aims to boost internal links among engineers and sharpen management focus on defense, aeronautics and space programs.
-
French military helicopter readiness? Depends on the fleet
The latest official update on readiness of French military helicopters show an average availability less than 50 percent, with the Tiger attack helicopter only ready for operations a quarter of the time.
-
New French president to promote closer defense ties with Germany
Emmanuel Macron headed to Berlin Monday to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the newly inaugurated French president seeking to promote closer defense ties between France and Germany in a bid to build a stronger European military.
-
French procurement official visits Australia as joint sub program progresses
The visit included meetings with Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Tim Barrett; Kim Gillis, deputy secretary of Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group; and other officials.
-
France leads transnational exercise to train tactical transport crews
France this week is leading a joint and allied course to train tactical transport crews from the French Air Force, Navy and European partner nations, in a bid to boost cooperation and interoperability.
-
Gun manufacturer Heckler & Koch delivers first batch of assault rifles to French
The quality of the HK rifle and a highly competitive price helped the German weapon stand out.
-
French frigates to be armed with anti-sub capability
The Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the award to DCNS for the modernization of three of the five La Fayette class frigates in service with the French Navy.
-
French presidential candidate pushes for stronger intel links with US
Emmanuel Macron will launch a strategic review of French defense and security, if the centrist independent candidate wins the presidential election Sunday, his military adviser Jean-Paul Palomeros said May 4.
-
French government, bank to jointly set aside $55M to back small firms
The investment fund will inject equity or near-equity finance to boost the balance sheets of mainly small and medium companies.
-
Nexter secures bulk of work in new French military vehicle order
The French procurement office awarded contracts to Nexter, Renault Trucks Defense and Thales on April 21 to build a first batch of 319 Griffon troop transport and 20 Jaguar combat vehicles.
-
Massive restructuring at French aerospace research center Onera
Onera will cut 10 departments in a reorganization plan that aims to boost internal links among engineers and sharpen management focus on defense, aeronautics and space programs.
