New contract for Anglo-French Innovation Technology Partnership
19 July 2021 – MBDA has been awarded a contract by France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) and the UK’s
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Stamina UGV Aurochs: a purposely-designed UGV from Institut Saint-Louis
By Paolo Valpolini Many UGVs are being developed in Europe, companies trying to get as close as possible to military
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SOFINS 2021: a laser against UAVs from CILAS
By Paolo Valpolini The fight against Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) has become critical, especially after the lessons learned during the
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The French Armed Forces renew their confidence in Nexter with the sustainability and renovation of the Leclerc tank
25th of June, 2021 – In line with the roadmap for the sustainability and renovation of the Leclerc tank, the
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First firing of MMP from a Jaguar armoured vehicle
11 May 2021 – On 14 April, MBDA and Nexter participated in the first lock-on firing of an MMP medium-range
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France orders H225Ms and VSR700 prototype in support of helicopter industry
Marignane, 15 April, 2021 – The French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the Armament General Directorate (DGA)
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France: the DGA orders two defense and intervention frigates (FDI)
The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has notified Naval Group and Thales the order for two defense and intervention frigates
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France: the DGA launches the preliminary design of the new generation aircraft carrier (PA-NG)
March 29, 2021 – The General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) notified on March 19, 2021 the preliminary design work for
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Thales to provide new-generation sonar suite for French Navy’s nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs)
19 February 2021 – Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly on Friday 19 February announced the launch of the
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France: Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, announces the launch of the 3rd generation ballistic missile submarines
Paris, February 19th, 2021 – Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, following the guidelines of the President of the
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