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First French Rafale F4.1 fighter reaches initial operational capability
The first Dassault Rafale fighter to be upgraded to the F4.1 standard for the French Air and Space…
2024-02-26
Russia threatened to shoot down French aircraft over Black Sea
French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu has revealed that Russia issued threats to shoot down French aircraft conducting…
2024-02-22
French Air Force concludes high-intensity Saphir exercise with 21 Rafale fighters
The French Air and Space Force organized a high-intensity exercise involving a large deployment of Dassault Rafale fighters.…
2024-02-19
France still not willing to deliver Mirage 2000D to Ukraine
During the signing of a bilateral agreement between France and Ukraine in Paris on February 16, 2024, French…
2024-02-18
ATR reports growth in sales and deliveries for 2023
The regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has released its annual results for 2023, which showed impressive growth in sales…
2024-02-14
French Navy acquires more Airbus Defense ‘Aliaca’ tactical surveillance drones
The French Navy has placed an order with the Airbus Defense subsidiary Survey Copter, for more ‘Aliaca’ light…
2024-02-06
France to deliver 40 new SCALP long-range missiles, hundreds of bombs to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 16, 2024, that France is set to deliver a new round…
2024-01-17
Ukraine explores Mirage 2000D fighter transfer from French Air Force
Ukraine is actively exploring the acquisition of Mirage 2000D fighter jets, according to Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, the…
2024-01-15
Dassault receives order for 42 Rafale F4 fighters from French Air Force
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has placed an order for 42 Rafale F4 combat aircraft, to be destined…
2024-01-12
Transavia France starts new era as Airbus operator with arrival of A320neo
Transavia France has taken delivery of its first A320neo, taking its first step in becoming an all-Airbus operator. …
2024-01-10
Indonesia triggers final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters
The final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters for the Republic of Indonesia officially entered into force on January…
2024-01-09
Air Algerie stowaway found hidden in landing gear at Paris airport hospitalized
A man who was found hidden in a plane’s landing gear at a Paris airport is fighting for…
2023-12-29
French Air and Space Force bids adieu to last Boeing C135FR tanker
The French Air and Space Force has retired the last Boeing C-135FR from service during a recent ceremony…
2023-12-22
Moldova reinforces air defense with French GM200 radar system
The Moldovan Ministry of Defense announced it had received an air defense radar system from France on December 20, 2023. …
2023-12-21
Airbus prepares pilot cadets for flight in four new Elixir training aircraft
A flight school in Europe, 100% owned by Airbus, has acquired the first of eight fuel efficient Elixir…
2023-12-08
Will Belgium fully join the FCAS program by 2025?
Belgium has officially committed to integrating into the Future Combat Air System or FCAS program by June 2025,…
2023-11-27
In pictures: French aircraft carrier conducts post-maintenance catapult drill
The Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft carrier, flagship of the Marine Nationale (the French Navy), has successfully completed…
2023-11-24
Robin Aircraft ceases operations, enters liquidation
The Dijon Commercial Court ordered the liquidation of the French light aircraft manufacturer, Robin Aircraft. The court rejected…
2023-11-23