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Private aerospace firm Metrea has bought France's entire fleet of KC-135 tanker in a major new bet on contractor aerial refueling services.

All Of France’s KC-135 Tankers Bought By Private Aerial Refueling Company Metrea All Of France’s KC-135 Tankers Bought By Private Aerial Refueling Company Metrea

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 10 7:27 PM EDT

Pacific Defender 24 will see European AirPower head to the Pacific.

European Air Power Teams Up For Pacific Mega Deployment European Air Power Teams Up For Pacific Mega Deployment

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 26 6:17 PM EDT

France has formally announced plans to transfer Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine and to try pilots to fly them.

Mirage 2000 Fighters To Be Sent To Ukraine From France Mirage 2000 Fighters To Be Sent To Ukraine From France

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 6 6:16 PM EDT

Mirage 2000 Retired

France Bids Its Classic Mirage 2000C Fighter Jet Adieu France Bids Its Classic Mirage 2000C Fighter Jet Adieu

By Thomas Newdick

Jun 23 3:51 PM EDT

France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets

France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 4 1:41 PM EST

France Turned the B-26 Invader Into a Colonial Night Fighter

France Turned the B-26 Invader Into a Colonial Night Fighter France Turned the B-26 Invader Into a Colonial Night Fighter

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 3 4:22 AM EDT

Watch This Rafale Fighter Drop Like A Brick During Crazy Approach To A Mountain Airport

Watch This Rafale Fighter Drop Like A Brick During Crazy Approach To A Mountain Airport Watch This Rafale Fighter Drop Like A Brick During Crazy Approach To A Mountain Airport

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 24 7:44 PM EDT

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?

Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger? Just How Closely Are US and French Forces Cooperating in Niger?

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:47 PM EDT

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General All The New Details We Learned About The Ambush In Niger From America’s Top General

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:47 PM EDT

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming The U.S. Military’s Incident In Niger Has Been a Long Time Coming

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 11:46 PM EDT

France and Germany Want to Build Their Own 5th Generation Fighter Jet

France and Germany Want to Build Their Own 5th Generation Fighter Jet France and Germany Want to Build Their Own 5th Generation Fighter Jet

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 29 7:12 PM EDT

Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online

Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online Photo Of Secretive French Spy Plane Supporting Campaign Against ISIS Slips Out Online

By Joseph Trevithick

May 17 2:50 PM EDT

Mothership’s Day: China’s New Carrier Sets Sail, French Fly From USS George H.W. Bush

Mothership’s Day: China’s New Carrier Sets Sail, French Fly From USS George H.W. Bush Mothership’s Day: China’s New Carrier Sets Sail, French Fly From USS George H.W. Bush

By Tyler Rogoway

May 14 4:57 AM EDT

Germany, France Move Ahead With Joint C-130J Unit Amid Budget Woes and A400M Delays

Germany, France Move Ahead With Joint C-130J Unit Amid Budget Woes and A400M Delays Germany, France Move Ahead With Joint C-130J Unit Amid Budget Woes and A400M Delays

By Joseph Trevithick

May 8 9:45 AM EDT

French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April

French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 12 9:35 PM EST