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News - DGA
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Digital Battlespace
EADS D&S delivers the first five SIR command systems for new French Army armoured vehicles
4th November 2009
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has just delivered the first five SIR (Regimental Information System) command systems to the DGA. These systems will equip the …
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Digital Battlespace
Sagem named prime contractor for Phoenix 2010, program to test future land combat systems
27th October 2009
French defense procurement agency DGA has chosen Sagem (Safran group) as prime contractor for the Phoenix 2010 program, involving technical and operational tests to improve …
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Defence Helicopter
HeliDax begins operations
23rd October 2009
The French Defence Procurement Agency, the DGA has signed the final agreements to begin helicopter flight training at HeliDax. The Public-Private Finance initiative was finally …
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Digital Battlespace
Sagem receives 500 new orders for SITEL tactical information systems for French army
6th October 2009
French defense procurement agency DGA has ordered an additional 500 SITEL (Système d’Information Terminal Elémentaire) vehicle-mounted tactical information systems from Sagem (Safran group) for the …
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Defence Helicopter
New guns for French Cougars and Caracals
11th September 2009
French Minister for Defence, Herve Morin has announced an order for new door guns to equip the French Air Force and Army fleets of Cougar …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DCNS, Thales and ECA win DGA contract to study drones for mine countermeasures
28th July 2009
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded DCNS, Thales and ECA a major study contract that is expected to lead, around 2011, to a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French military look at UAS-based fog dispersal system trials
11th July 2009
French companies Aquaelicium and RFTronic are hoping to secure an award from the French DGA defence procurement agency by October this year to demonstrate an …
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Defence Helicopter
New infrared decoys for French military helicopters
16th June 2009
As part of the French economic recovery plan, on 18 May 2009, the DGA (French defence procurement agency) awarded a contract to Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices SA (Etienne …
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Defence Helicopter
PARIS 2009: The Caracal's new line of defence
15th June 2009
Crews flying the EC725 Caracal in Afghanistan have long-desired a new heavier self-defence weapon deter ground fire. Since the type began flying in Afghanistan more …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DGA to procure 3 next-generation SDTI UAVs for French Army
15th June 2009
As part of the Economic Recovery plan, the DGA (French defence procurement agency) has initiated the procurement of three next generation unmanned aerial vehicles. These new UAVs …
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Defence Helicopter
Caracal carries out first maritime rescue mission
2nd June 2009
A French Air Force EC725 Caracal carried out its first maritime rescue mission on May 29. The aircraft was called out to the 77 metre-long …
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Defence Helicopter
Sea Skua / AS15 replacement work progressing
22nd May 2009
Work to develop a new lightweight anti-ship missile for the French and British Navies is progressing. The Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) or Anti-Navire Leger …
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Defence Helicopter
New lease of life for Navy Panthers
18th May 2009
Eurocopter is test flying a mid-life update for the French Navy’s small fleet of Panther shipboard helicopters. The prototype AS565 Panther Mk 2 (aircraft 505) …
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Defence Helicopter
The French Defence Ministry order five EC725 helicopters
30th April 2009
The French Defense Ministry has ordered five additional EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter as part of the government’s economic recovery plan. This new acquisition is part …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
nEUROn UCAV takes shape
21st January 2009
With Dassault Aviation now a full-fledged player in unmanned aircraft, or drones, it’s time to take a closer look at the nEUROn unmanned air combat …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi - Announced Units (France)
Programme Background Requriment In February 2020, the French DGA procurement agency released a tender calling for a quadcopter micro UAS to equip all branches of ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Parrot Anafi - Completed Units (France)
Programme Background Requriment In February 2020, the French DGA procurement agency released a tender calling for a quadcopter micro UAS to equip all branches of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
SMDM / Aliaca Evo [France]
Programme Background First Contract In February 2021, the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) announced a €19.7 million ($23.30 million) contract it had awarded Survey Copter, a subsidiary of ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) [France]
Programme Background Requirement The requirement for the SDAM programme is a rotary-wing VTOL-capable UAV with a modular configuration capable of hosting a range of payloads. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]
In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development and ...
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale France
Rafale F4 is the latest configuration of the Rafale fighter jet family. New functions will also be developed to improve the aircraft’s capabilities (upgrades to ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S [France]
Programme Background Following the announcement of the 14-ship contract, the DGA approved the design of the first two standard amphibious landing craft (EDA-S) in October 2019, ...
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Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile
SNLE 3G [France]
Programme Background Requirements Included in the 2019-2025 Military Plan Law is the replacement of the four Le Triomphant-class SSBNs with four third-generation SSBNs (SNLE 3G) beginning ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 Special Forces (France)
Programme Background In French service, advanced H225M Caracals with aerial refuelling capabilities are used by SOF units of the French Air Force (FAF) and French ...
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ISR/special mission
Strategic Intelligence Aircraft [France]
Programme Background In February 2018, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, announced that the strategic intelligence aircraft program CUGE Universal EW Capability began ...
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Maritime patrol
MAWS/PATMAR [France]
Programme Background In 2017, Germany and France announced that they would be working towards developing an MPA to replace their current fleets in service. The ...
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OPVs
Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
EBRC Jaguar (France)
Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF) [France]
Programme Background The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Anafi [Sweden]
Programme Background Sweden announced on 7 February 2024 that Defence Material Works had procured drones for the Home Guard on behalf of the Armed Forces. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: mission management systems
MPME
Safran Electronics & Defense has developed the MPME (Module de préparation de mission pour equipages d’hélicoptères) mission planning system for use by French Army Gazelle, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Aliaca Evo
The Aliaca Evo, or DVF 2000 VT, is an electrically powered mini-UAV designed to perform ISR missions, coastal surveillance, convoy protection and powerline and pipeline monitoring. Between ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Repace
The Repace is a hydrogen-powered drone that the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) unveiled in November 2023. The drone's development was led by reeachers from the Centre de ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Matrice 600
The Matrice 600, or M600, is a DJI rotary-wing UAV designed primarily for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. It was designed to closely integrate various ...
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Major networking projects
MOIE SIC Terre
In January 2005, France’s DGA defence procurement agency awarded Thales (70%), and partner EADS DCS (30%), a $230 million contract for the MOIE SIC Terre ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Manta
Manta is a laser-based DIRCM system for airborne platforms. Designed to defeat first- and second-generation and imaging IR seekers, it is said to be effective ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
Sea Fire 500
The Sea Fire is a four-panel phased-array naval surveillance radar developed by Thales that was unveiled in 2014. This S-band radar is designed to outfit ...
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Loitering munitions
Toutatis
The Toutatis is an in-development loitering munition from Thales. According to Thales, the platform is effective against groups of fighters and unarmored and light-armoured vehicles. Unveiled at ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
VFM (Vedettes de Fusiliers Marins) - ITC 15
In March 2018, the French DGA awarded a contract to Ufast for the construction of 12 VFM (Vedettes de Fusiliers Marins) fast patrol boats. The ...
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Land: battle management systems
COFEUX
COFEUX is a tactical situation management system developed for French Army helicopters (Tiger and NH90). It includes a digital mapping module with an ‘inter-visibility’ function ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
nEUROn
The nEUROn is an experimental unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed with international cooperation to create a stealthy, autonomous UAV that can function in medium- ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
EOMS NG
The naval EO Multifunction System (EOMS) combines long-range IR search and tracker and gunfire direction to detect and engage shore, surface or airborne targets, particularly sea-skimming ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
VSR-700
The VSR-700 (or VSR700) is a rotary-wing UAS developed by Airbus Helicopters in partnership with Naval Group (formerly DCNS). The UAV is designed to be launched from ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
VBMR-L Serval
In February 2018, France's DGA defence procurement agency selected Nexter, in partnership with Texelis, to develop and produce the 4x4 Lightweight Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (VBMR-L) lightweight ...
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Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
Paseo XLR
The Paseo XLR (Extra Long Range) is the latest member of Safran Electronics & Defense’s shipborne sighting system, which joins the Vigy Observer/Engage and the ...