France

Feb- 2024 -

20 February

Staff Writer With AFP

France Says Rwanda Must ‘Cease All Support’ to M23 Rebels in DR Congo

France called on Rwanda to end "all support" for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country.

14 February

Technology

The French Army's VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle is seen moving across a brown, grassy area. The vehicle is painted in green, black, and brown camouflage. The background is a forested area.

Juster Domingo

KNDS, Arquus to Build ‘Digital Twin’ of French Army IFV

KNDS will collaborate with Arquus to create a "digital twin" of the French Army's VBCI infantry fighting vehicle, a first in the field of ground combat systems.

14 February

Sea

The French frigate Aconit (F713) is seen docked in what appears to be a pier. Its hull is painted gray. A rope is seen tied to its front. It has flags of varying colors decorated beside its mast. The water is a deep, dark blue. The background is a blue sky with purple clouds, reflecting the sun out of frame.

Juster Domingo

Naval Group Finishes French Frigate Aconit Modernization

French shipbuilder Naval Group has completed the modernization of the French frigate Aconit (F713) following dockside and sea trials.

8 February

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Aliaca fixed-wing electric unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Survey Copter to Supply 30 Aliaca Drones for French Navy

Airbus segment Survey Copter has secured a contract to deliver 30 Aliaca fixed-wing electric unmanned aerial systems to the French Navy.

7 February

Arms

Juster Domingo

MBDA, Greece Companies to Collaborate on Akeron Missile Projects

MBDA has signed agreements with Greek companies Miltech and Altus to collaborate on projects developing systems for the Akeron MP anti-tank missile.

7 February

Arms

MBDA carrying out the first firing of an MMP missile from an ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

France Buys 1,300 Akeron, 329 Mistral Missiles

MBDA has received a contract to deliver 1,300 Akeron missiles and 329 Mistral 3 short-range air defense systems to France.

5 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems

The French government has ordered Nexter Systems to deliver 109 Caesar MkII artillery systems.

2 February

Europe

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger and Saab CEO Micael Johansson are seen signing a letter of intent on a table decorated with France, Sweden, and the EU's flags. On the left, they are witnessed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, and on the right, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Juster Domingo

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership

Defense companies Saab and MBDA have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on Sweden and France's anti-tank and air defense capabilities.

1 February

Sea

An artist's rendering of an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle. The drone is submerged underwater, while its periscope sticks out the water's surface. A rocky shore is seen over on the left side of the horizon.

Juster Domingo

France Taps Naval Group for Underwater Drone Demonstrator

Naval Group has signed a contract to design, produce, and test an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for the French Navy.

Jan- 2024 -

29 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

From Choppers to Satellites: India, France Ink Key Security Deals

India has entered into an agreement with France to co-produce helicopters, satellites, and other defense hardware for their militaries.

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