A consortium formed by Thales and Nexter has been selected by the French defense procurement agency to supply their RAPIDFire CT40 gun system to equip future French Navy vessels, providing… Continue reading "Thales and Nexter RAPIDFire Gun System Chosen for Future French Navy Warships"
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the body within the State Department who coordinate foreign military sales (FMS), have announced $7.5 billion in potential FMS deals with five… Continue reading "US Defense Security Cooperation Agency Approves $7.5 billion USD in Foreign Military Sales"
There are three primary missile types encountered in the naval battle-space, but a great deal of jargon and technical terminology surrounds them which can make it difficult for the novice… Continue reading "A Short Guide to Naval Missiles"
The French Navy announced the beginning of the sea trials of its new nuclear attack submarine, the Suffren, following its first static dive test on 28 April. The Suffren is… Continue reading "Suffren Attack Submarine Begins Sea Trials"
The French Direction Générale de L’armement (DGA) delivered the third Atlantique 2 (ATL2) maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), upgraded by Dassault Aviation, Thales, and Naval Group, to the French Navy (Marine… Continue reading "Upgraded ATL2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Delivered to French Navy"
The spread of Coronavirus continues around the world and naval vessels have not been spared. In recent days grave news has come from around the world about crews being infected.… Continue reading "Coronavirus Hits the World’s Navies"
On October 24th, Naval Group commenced construction of the Amiral Ronarc’h defense and intervention frigate (Fregate de defense et d’intervention, or FDI) with a steel cutting ceremony held at its… Continue reading "Naval Group Commences Construction of Amiral Ronarc’h"
The French Navy has, for the first time, proven that it can conduct cooperative missile engagements. In a recent test, the guided missile destroyer Forbin engaged a target drone using… Continue reading "French Navy Proves Cooperative Engagement Capability in Live Test"