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Training
SDTS partners Rafaut Group for red air
21st January 2021
Although Secapem and Lun'Tech have been sold to the Rafaut Group, the former Secapem company SDTS remains independent as a partner with Rafaut. SDTS provides Red Air aggressor and target towing services.
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Land Warfare
France eyes new rifles
12th January 2021
Bids on tender are due by 15 February.
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Defence Notes
France inaugurates Battle Lab Terre
8th January 2021
Research and innovation centre is intended to accelerate innovation and development of novel technologies for French land forces.
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Land Warfare
France enhances sidearm stocks
22nd January 2021
The French Army has received 520 Glock-17s to the 126th Infantry Regiment (126E RI), as part of a broader effort to improve its small arms inventory.
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Land Warfare
Test on Sabre showcases MMP fire and forget capability
6th January 2021
MBDA missile achieved direct hit on target without operator intervention.
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Digital Battlespace
France orders upgrade and life extension for air force radars
22nd December 2020
Improvements to the Giraffe AMB radar are intended to enhance information assurance, IFF capabilities and interoperability with NATO allies.
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Air Warfare
MK82-EP wins orders in France and Germany
2nd December 2020
Enhanced version of 500lb general purpose bomb will be used by Eurofighter, Mirage, Rafale and Tornado aircraft
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Defence Notes
France creates agency to manage digital projects
14th December 2020
Called AND (Agence du numérique de défense in French), the agency will be the internal reference in digital project management. It is intended to simplify processes while enhancing the speed and efficiency of project implementation.
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Land Warfare
France qualifies Griffon command post
27th November 2020
The GME EBMR has announced the qualification and the delivery of the three first Griffon EPC to French Army Technical Section. Griffon EPC features a new-generation T2 remotely operated turret armed with a 7.62mm calibre.
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Air Warfare
NGWS/FCAS sensor design effort receives green light
26th November 2020
European team is entrusted with development of a suite of sensors to equip the Future Combat Aircraft System
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Defence Helicopter
French Tiger Mk3s to include MMP derivative
17th November 2020
Modular MHT/MLP concept can be integrated with a variety of land or air platforms, MBDA claims
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Defence Notes
FCAS narrows concept designs to five ‘best’ architectures
9th December 2020
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS programme looks to be making substantial development progress after key approval from air force leaders.
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Naval Warfare
Final test phase begins for Suffren
9th November 2020
First of six new nuclear attack submarines was handed over to the French Navy on 6 November
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Naval Warfare
French Navy takes aim at RapidFire
27th October 2020
Close-in weapon system to arm French naval vessels with additional potential to install it on land platforms
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Training
French Army picks vehicle cabin simulator providers
15th October 2020
Cabin simulations will include platforms in the Scorpion programme
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi - Announced Units (France)
Programme Background Requriment In February 2020, the French DGA procurement agency released a tender calling for a quadcopter micro UAS to equip all branches of ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi - Completed Units (France)
Programme Background Requriment In February 2020, the French DGA procurement agency released a tender calling for a quadcopter micro UAS to equip all branches of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
SMDM / Aliaca Evo [France]
Programme Background First Contract In February 2021, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced a €19.7 million ($23.30 million) contract it had awarded Survey Copter, a subsidiary of ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) [France]
Programme Background Requirement The requirement for the SDAM programme is a rotary-wing VTOL-capable UAV with a modular configuration capable of hosting a range of payloads. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]
In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development and ...
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale [France]
Programme Background Rafale F4 is the latest configuration of the Rafale fighter jet family. New functions will also be developed to improve the aircraft’s capabilities ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S [France]
Programme Background Following the announcement of the 14-ship contract, the DGA approved the design of the first two standard amphibious landing craft (EDA-S) in October 2019, ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile
SNLE 3G (1-4) [France]
Programme Background Requirements Included in the 2019-2025 Military Plan Law is the replacement of the four Le Triomphant-class SSBNs with four third-generation SSBNs (SNLE 3G) beginning ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 Special Forces (France)
Programme Background In French service, advanced H225M Caracals with aerial refuelling capabilities are used by SOF units of the French Air Force (FAF) and French ...
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ISR/special mission
Strategic Intelligence Aircraft [France]
Programme Background In February 2018, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, announced that the strategic intelligence aircraft program CUGE Universal EW Capability began ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | MQ-25 Stingray [France]
In a March 2021 presentation, the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) exhibited preliminary designs for the French Navies New Generation Aircraft Carrier (PANG). The presentation, published ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | MQ-25 Stingray [France]
In a March 2021 presentation, the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) exhibited preliminary designs for the French Navies New Generation Aircraft Carrier (PANG). The presentation, published ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
UX11 (Ukraine Aid) [France]
Programme Background First Batch On 6 September 2023, Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of Defence, announced Delair was providing Ukraine with more than 150 drones. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: mission management systems
MPME
Safran Electronics & Defense has developed the MPME (Module de préparation de mission pour equipages d’hélicoptères) mission planning system for use by French Army Gazelle, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Aliaca Evo
The Aliaca Evo, or DVF 2000 VT, is an electrically powered mini-UAV designed to perform ISR missions, coastal surveillance, convoy protection and powerline and pipeline monitoring. Between ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Repace
The Repace is a hydrogen-powered drone that the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) unveiled in November 2023. The drone's development was led by reeachers from the Centre de ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Matrice 600
The Matrice 600, or M600, is a DJI rotary-wing UAV designed primarily for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. It was designed to closely integrate various ...
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Major networking projects
MOIE SIC Terre
In January 2005, France’s DGA defence procurement agency awarded Thales (70%), and partner EADS DCS (30%), a $230 million contract for the MOIE SIC Terre ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Manta
Manta is a laser-based DIRCM system for airborne platforms. Designed to defeat first- and second-generation and imaging IR seekers, it is said to be effective ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
Sea Fire Multi Function Radar
The Sea Fire is a four-panel S-band 4D AESA radar developed by Thales and unveiled in 2014. This S-band radar is designed to outfit vessels displacing ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
VFM (Vedettes de Fusiliers Marins) - ITC 15
In March 2018, the French DGA awarded a contract to Ufast for the construction of 12 VFM (Vedettes de Fusiliers Marins) fast patrol boats. The ...
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Land: battle management systems
COFEUX
COFEUX is a tactical situation management system developed for French Army helicopters (Tiger and NH90). It includes a digital mapping module with an ‘inter-visibility’ function ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
EOMS NG
The naval EO Multifunction System (EOMS) combines long-range IR search and tracker and gunfire direction to detect and engage shore, surface or airborne targets, particularly sea-skimming ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
nEUROn
The nEUROn is an experimental unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed with international cooperation to create a stealthy, autonomous UAV that can function in medium- ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
VBMR-L Serval
In February 2018, France's DGA defence procurement agency selected Nexter, in partnership with Texelis, to develop and produce the 4x4 Lightweight Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (VBMR-L) lightweight ...
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Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
Paseo XLR
The Paseo XLR (Extra Long Range) is the latest member of Safran Electronics & Defense’s shipborne sighting system, which joins the Vigy Observer/Engage and the ...
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Major networking projects
COMCEPT
In February 2013, the French DGA defence procurement agency awarded Astrium (now Airbus Defence & Space), and its partner ACTIA Sodielec (now ACTIA Telecom), a ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers, Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
SPECTRA
Thales’ SPECTRA (Rafale Fire Control Radar Protection and Avoidance System) is the Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) used by the Dassault Rafale series of combat aircraft. ...
