Naval Group lays the keel of the first defence and intervention frigate (FDI)
On Thursday 16 December in Lorient, Naval Group laid the keel of the first defence and intervention frigate ordered by
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Leonardo to provide support for French naval defence systems
29 September 2021 – Leonardo will provide logistics support and maintenance services for the OTO 76/62 SR weapon systems on-board
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Airbus Helicopters: Two more H160s for the French Navy
Marignane, 20 May 2021– The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran
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Thales delivers first Sea Fire fully digital radar with active antenna for France’s future FDI frigates
19 May 2021 – On April 27th 2021, Thales delivered the first digital Sea Fire radar for integration on the
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Safran’s EuroflirTM 410 optronic systems chosen for French navy’s Falcon Triton and Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft
Paris, March 31, 2021 – Safran Electronics & Defense has signed a contract with Dassault Aviation to provide new generation
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Naval Group: a positive 2020, considering the situation
By Luca Peruzzi Despite a very difficult year 2020 due to the pandemic Naval Group of France demonstrated its resilience,
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French Minister of the Armed Forces announces acceleration in the delivery of the second-and third-of-class FDIs and signs the preliminary design contract of the new generation aircraft carrier
By EDR On-Line Editorial Office Visiting Lorient to inaugurate the platform where Naval Group, Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique and TechnicAtome
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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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French Navy strengthens anti-submarine warfare capabilities with SonoFlash sonobuoy from Thales
18 March 2021 – The French Navy has selected the SonoFlash new-generation sonobuoy from Thales. Unveiled at the Euronaval show
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France: the Rafale F3-R combat aircraft enters operational service
Monday March 8, 2021, the operational commissioning (MSO) of the Rafale F3-R combat aircraft was decided by Admiral Pierre Vandier,
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