Tag: French Navy
France funds two more FDI frigates for French Navy
The fourth and fifth FDI ships are to be delivered by 2025, according to the French defense procurement agency DGA.
French F3-R Standard Rafale fighter declared operational
French defense officials have officially declared the newest version of the Rafale fighter - the F3-R Standard - to be operationally ready.
France orders SonoFlash submarine-sniffing sonobuoys from Thales
The French Navy will be the first operational user of the SonoFlash, which will be deployed by the modernised Atlantique 2 MPA and NH90 Caiman helicopters.
French carrier FS Charles de Gaulle starts Middle East deployment
The French operation is called Clemenceau 2021 and will support the broader, multinational operation Inherent Resolve.
France kicks off program to develop next generation of ballistic missile...
First submarine developed under the SNLE 3G program is scheduled for delivery in 2035.
France announces separate orders for micro, shipborne unmanned aerial systems
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has announced orders for two separate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that will be delivered to the...
French minehunter becomes first warship to be fitted with a 3D-printed...
A French minehunter has become the first naval ship in the world to receive a 3D-printed propeller that was produced by French...
Saab to deliver mine-killing drones for UK-French mine countermeasures program
Swedish defense company Saab will be delivering its multi-shot mine neutralisation system (MuMNS) for the Franco-British maritime mine counter measures (MMCM) program...
French ballistic missile sub Le Terrible docks for life-extension overhaul
The French Navy's ballistic nuclear submarine (SSBN) Le Terrible has arrived in dock 8 of the Brest naval base to continue its...
France to get three E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes by 2028
France has become the second international customer of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE), as it officially signed a letter of offer and...
