C4iSR
France’s MERIO develops drone-based laser targeting system.
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Ballistic Missile
French M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) entered service with French Navy.
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that the third version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.3” entered operational service on 24 October 2025. The M51.3 will be deployed aboard […]
Air Platform
Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.
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Air Platform
Taiwan to purchase Rafale fighter jets to replace ageing Mirage jets.
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has confirmed that Taiwan is showing clear interest in acquiring the Rafale fighter jet as its fleet of Mirage 2000s nears the end of its operational life. […]
Europe
Britain welcomes Germany’s participation in the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program.
The head of Dassault Aviation said on Tuesday the French planemaker could develop a new fighter jet alone and challenged Germany to do the same in the latest sign of tensions threatening to blow apart […]
Europe
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez backs Germany in FCAS fighter jet dispute with France.
France, Germany and Spain are partners in the €100 billion fighter jet programme, though Spain and its lead contractor Indra have so far stayed out of the Franco-German dispute. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said […]
Ballistic Missile
France’s Ariane Group to develop M51.4 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile.
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded ArianeGroup a contract to design and produce the fourth version of the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) known as “M51.4”. The M51.4’s enhanced range, precision and penetration […]
Cruise Missiles
MBDA awarded contract to produce Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missile for UK and France
The extension of the production will allow the two countries to restock the Storm Shadow/SCALP stockpiles as the work on the next-generation cruise missile. The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that […]
Anti-air Missiles
MBDA accelerates ASTER missile production for partner countries
On 23 July 2025, MBDA delivered the first batch of ASTER missiles less than two and a half years since the order was placed as part of a joint acquisition led by OCCAR with Eurosam, the Franco-Italian joint […]
Anti-air Missiles
Denmark purchases MBDA’s VL MICA anti-air missile system
Denmark has purchased MBDA France’s VL MICA air defense system, according to a statement released by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI). The contract, signed as part of the Danish military’s accelerated investment […]