EU Kicks Off ARTUS Project
On 10 February, an online meeting kicked off the EU’s ARTUS project. The project is part of the EU’s €19 million Preparatory Action on Defense Research (run by the European… Continue reading "EU Kicks Off ARTUS Project"
Category: France
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Large Freedom of Navigation Deployments in the South China Sea Include Two Carriers
The USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups have just launched an exercise the South China Sea. This is the first South China Sea freedom of navigation operation… Continue reading "Large Freedom of Navigation Deployments in the South China Sea Include Two Carriers"
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NATO Space Center Coming to France
On Thursday, it was announced that NATO will be establishing a new center for excellence in France focused on the space domain. The center will be located in Toulouse ,… Continue reading "NATO Space Center Coming to France"
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New Indian Defense Budget Sees Significant Increase in New Capital Expenditure
Rising from $64.6 to $65.5 billion, India’s military budget increase may initially seem rather limited. In real terms, excluding pensions covered by the budget this represents and increase of $1.6… Continue reading "New Indian Defense Budget Sees Significant Increase in New Capital Expenditure"
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Greece Signs Contracts For Purchase Of Rafales And Their Armanents
On January 25, the Greek government officially signed two contracts with Dassault Aviation for the purchase of 18 Dassault Rafales and their logistical support. The two contracts were signed in… Continue reading "Greece Signs Contracts For Purchase Of Rafales And Their Armanents"
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KATANA Guided Artillery Shell Making Progress in Firing Program
French defense manufacturer Nexter has announced that they have successfully demonstrated the flight control capability of their next generation KATANA smart artillery ammunition during a test firing in Sweden. Nexter… Continue reading "KATANA Guided Artillery Shell Making Progress in Firing Program"
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French Military Facing Mounting Losses and Controversy in the Sahel
On December 29th, three French soldiers were killed when an armored vehicle was struck by an IED. Less than a week later, two of their comrades met a similar fate,… Continue reading "French Military Facing Mounting Losses and Controversy in the Sahel"
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French and American Governments Sign Agreement on E-2D Hawkeyes for Marine Nationale Carriers
The governments of France and the United States have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) on the future purchase of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye carrier-based Airborne Early Warning (AEW)… Continue reading "French and American Governments Sign Agreement on E-2D Hawkeyes for Marine Nationale Carriers"
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Greek Military to get Rafale Jets and a Much Larger Budget
In the face of a pandemic-induced recession, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a plan to increase the defense budget by around 57%. Around two-thirds of parliament members voted in… Continue reading "Greek Military to get Rafale Jets and a Much Larger Budget"
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In Profile: Poland’s Helicopter Problems
Since the adpotion of the Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, the Polish Armed Forces have suffered from a chronic lack of modern attack and transport helicopters. Although Mi-24s in the Polish… Continue reading "In Profile: Poland’s Helicopter Problems"