France awards ArianeGroup contract for new M51.4 nuclear ballistic missile
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) announced on September 12, 2025, it had awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design…
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France’s Falcon 8X-based Archange intelligence aircraft performs maiden flight
The first aircraft developed under France’s Archange program has completed its maiden flight, according to the country’s defense…
France confirms long-range strike capability of SAMP/T NG interceptor
France’s defense procurement agency has successfully completed a second development test of the ASTER 30 Block 1NT missile,…
Ukraine, France and NATO conduct successful tests of glide bomb defense system
France’s defense procurement agency, DGA, has successfully conducted a live trial aimed at countering glide bombs, in collaboration…
How France’s propulsion test site is supporting Europe’s aviation engine future
Amid the push for cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion systems, France’s DGA Essais Propulseurs test center has…
France selects Airbus A321 MPA to replace Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence…
France’s DGA qualifies M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) successfully launched the latest iteration of the M51 strategic ballistic missile.The…
Airbus, Naval Group successfully test helicopter drone on French Navy frigate
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) and the French Navy,…
France launches tender for observation tethered balloons
The French procurement and technology agency, Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), launched a tender to procure tethered balloons…
France completes first engine test for its 6th generation fighter
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) completed a first test for the development of the engine that…
Rafale F4 fighter jet pilots to wear augmented reality helmets
Thales received an order from the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), the French defense procurement agency, for 350…
Airbus A400M achieves awaited simultaneous paratrooper dispatch
The Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft has completed the certification flight test for the simultaneous dispatch of 80…