French Air and Space Force conducts live GPS jamming exercise
The French Air and Space Force (AAE) has announced that it will conduct extensive GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite…
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French Air and Space Force bids adieu to last Boeing C135FR tanker
The French Air and Space Force has retired the last Boeing C-135FR from service during a recent ceremony…
Victory Day 2025: Drone strikes, internet blackouts disrupt Russian airports
In the lead-up to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, 2025, Ukrainian drone attacks caused significant disruptions…
Supersonic Concorde ‘Sierra Bravo’ gains French historical monument status
The Concorde named ’Sierra Bravo’ has received historic monument status from the French government in a move designed…
Greece signs contract to secure 8 Airbus H215 helicopters to fight wildfires
Airbus Helicopters announced that it has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil…
French Air Force launches surprise dispersal drill and Sweden deployment
The French Air and Space Force simultaneously conducted two high-profile exercises demonstrating its operational versatility and strategic reach.…
Dassault CEO warns France risks falling behind in military spaceplane race
As China rehearses space combat tactics and the United States ramps up investment in military space capabilities, France…
French ATL2 targeted by Russian fire-control radar during patrol over Baltic Sea
A French Navy Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft was illuminated by the fire control radar of a…
France to boost Rafale orders and reactivate historical nuclear deterrence base
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to increase and accelerate orders for Dassault Rafale fighter jets and…
French startup Hynaero secures Airbus support for next gen firefighting aircraft
French seaplane startup Hynaero has signed a partnership with Airbus to develop the Fregate-F100, a new generation of…
Inside Elixir Aircraft: the startup using sailing tech to change light aviation
Communities along France’s Atlantic shore have long held a special relationship with the sea. What has for centuries…
France buys 22 Pilatus PC-7 MKX aircraft for basic military pilot training
The French Directorate General of Armaments (Direction Générale de l’Armement, DGA) has officially selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX…
Irish Air Corps: The air force without any fighter jets
Few countries in the developed world are without fighter jets. Combat aircraft fast enough to intercept an aerial…
Ireland plans €2.5bn fighter jet purchase, first acquisition in 50 years
Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic…
French aircraft carrier and oil replenishment ship in PH for operational break
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships from the French Navy took an operational…
Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX trainer
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) has officially become the launch customer for the PC-7 MKX training…
France selects Airbus A321 MPA to replace Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement – DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence…
Luftwaffe Airbus A400M achieves first refueling of US Navy V-22 Osprey
Airbus announced that an A400M Atlas has successfully refueled a US Navy V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a…