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France will have sent Ukraine 600 Hammer bombs by the end of the year.

Ukraine Will Have Received 600 French Hammer Bombs By End Of Year

By Howard Altman
Posted on Nov 13, 2024
France has unveiled plans to develop a new uncrewed combat air vehicle (UCAV) that will complement the forthcoming Rafale F5 crewed fighter, as part of a new-look French Air and Space Force. The industrial side of the drone program will be headed up by Dassault Aviation, drawing upon its previous nEUROn UCAV demonstrator, which has already been used in trials with crewed combat aircraft.

Stealthy Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicle To Work Alongside Future French Rafale Fighters

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 8, 2024
A French Mirage 2000 prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR 252) over Djibouti Dec. 14, 2022. The refueling unit is deployed from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and supports the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa by providing aerial refueling, airdrop and rescue capabilities to the area of operations.

France Confirms Upgraded Mirage 2000s Heading To Ukraine In Early 2025

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 8, 2024
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

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 10, 2024
Pacific Defender 24 will see European AirPower head to the Pacific.

European Air Power Teams Up For Pacific Mega Deployment

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 26, 2024
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

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 6, 2024
Mirage 2000 Retired

France Bids Its Classic Mirage 2000C Fighter Jet Adieu

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 23, 2022
France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets

France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 4, 2020
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
Updated on Jul 3, 2020
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
Posted on Apr 24, 2020
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
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
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
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
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
Updated on Jun 30, 2019
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
Updated on Jun 29, 2019
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
Posted on May 17, 2018
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
Updated on May 14, 2018