Egypt to buy Mistral warships originally built for Russia from France
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France has agreed to sell two Mistral helicopter carriers to Egypt, which were originally ordered by Russia. “They agreed on the principle and the terms of the acquisition by Egypt of the two [ships],” the French President Francois Hollande’s spokesman told reporters in a statement on Wednesday. The Mistrals contract, worth €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion), […]
France plans air strikes in Syria ‘in coming weeks’
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France is planning air strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) extremists in Syria in the coming weeks in an effort to stem its growing presence in the country, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday. France, which has so far only taken part in strikes in Iraq, began reconnaissance flights […]
Brazilian Navy confirmed the purchase of former French Navy Foudre class LPD «Siroco»
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The Brazilian Navy confirmed on September 9 2015 the purchase of former French Navy Foudre class LPDSiroco. The amphibious vessel will be renamed Bahia with hull number G40 and classified as “Navio Doca Multipropósito” or multipurpose amphibious vessel. The Siroco is the second Foudre class LPD. Head of class Foudre was sold to Chile in […]
Czech Army buy «Titus» armored vehicle designed by Nexter & Tatra
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Czech Army selected Titus ultimate armored vehicle designed by Nexter & Tatra. Czech Army is to order a further 42 armored vehicles mounted on a chassis by local manufacturer Tatra with deliveries scheduled for the years 2019 to 2023. TITUS is mounted on a Tatra 6×6 chassis, coupled with an engine of 440Hp (550Hp in […]
Photo : Takeoff and landing from unprepared airfields for the Airbus A400M
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Since Monday, September 7, and for three or four weeks, the A400M (EC-402; MSN002) Airbus conducts tests on the grass runway of the aerodrome Ecury-sur-Coole (Marne ), which is 1500 meters long and 150 meters wide. www.defens-aero.com
France to Discuss Mistral Sale to Malaysia
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Aug 25 France’s defence minister will discuss the sale to Malaysia of one of the Mistral helicopter carriers originally destined for Russia during a visit to the country, a source familiar with the talks said, confirming a report on news website latribune.fr. On his return from Malaysia, Jean-Yves Le Drian will also make a detour […]
Photos of the first air strike with GBU-12 for French Navy ATL2 MPA aircraft
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Photos of the first air strike with GBU-12 against ISIS in Iraq for French Navy ATL2 MPA aircraft
Egypt to Receive its First Rafale Fighters
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Egypt should receive its first three Rafale fighters later this month, before the 5th of August, day of the refurbishment of the Suez Canal, where a military parade is scheduled for this event. Egypt insisted to get the fighters before August and this term was very clear in the contract signed by Jean-Yves le Drian […]
French Army pursues upgrades for VBL scout car
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The French Army’s VBL light armored trucks are to be upgraded by Renault Trucks Defense/Panhard to extend their operational life for 15 years. The upgrade design contract was issued by the French defense procurement agency, Direction Générale de l’Armement. The value of the award, however, was not disclosed. Design work for the modernization will focus […]
DCNS trying to sell Russia’s Mistral ships to Canada
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French newsletter Intelligence Online says shipbuilder DCNS has activated lobbyists in Canada in order to sell to Ottawa the Mistral-class ships that Russia ordered. In 2011, France and Russia signed a $1.5 billion deal for Paris to build two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships for Russia. The ships have already been built and the first one […]