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Feb- 2024 -

7 February

Arms

MBDA, Greece Companies to Collaborate on Akeron Missile Projects

MBDA has signed agreements with Greek companies Miltech and Altus to collaborate on projects developing systems for the Akeron MP anti-tank missile.

7 February

Arms

MBDA carrying out the first firing of an MMP missile from an ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

France Buys 1,300 Akeron, 329 Mistral Missiles

MBDA has received a contract to deliver 1,300 Akeron missiles and 329 Mistral 3 short-range air defense systems to France.

5 February

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems

The French government has ordered Nexter Systems to deliver 109 Caesar MkII artillery systems.

2 February

Europe

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger and Saab CEO Micael Johansson are seen signing a letter of intent on a table decorated with France, Sweden, and the EU's flags. On the left, they are witnessed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, and on the right, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Juster Domingo

Saab, MBDA Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership

Defense companies Saab and MBDA have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on Sweden and France's anti-tank and air defense capabilities.

1 February

Sea

An artist's rendering of an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle. The drone is submerged underwater, while its periscope sticks out the water's surface. A rocky shore is seen over on the left side of the horizon.

Juster Domingo

France Taps Naval Group for Underwater Drone Demonstrator

Naval Group has signed a contract to design, produce, and test an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for the French Navy.

Jan- 2024 -

29 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

From Choppers to Satellites: India, France Ink Key Security Deals

India has entered into an agreement with France to co-produce helicopters, satellites, and other defense hardware for their militaries.

17 January

Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the press

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Deliver 40 More Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Macron

France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion, President Macron said.

16 January

Air

Joe Saballa

France Orders 42 More Dassault Rafale Combat Jets for $5.5B

France has ordered 42 additional Rafale twin-engine fighter aircraft for the country’s air force.

15 January

Sea

The black Humaitá (S-41) submarine is seen breaking the surface of the sea. Near the top of its hatch, "S-41" is painted in red. The sea and the sky are a calm blue.

Juster Domingo

Brazil Commissions New Riachuelo-Class Submarine

The Brazilian Navy has commissioned the Humaitá (S-41), a diesel-electric attack submarine, during a turnover ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

11 January

Air

A gray Dassault Rafale fighter jet is seen flying above a sea of white clouds. It's equipped with what appears to be two missiles under the middle of its left wing, and a smaller one on its tip.

Juster Domingo

Indonesia Completes 42 Rafale Fighter Jet Order With France

Indonesia has signed a deal to buy 18 more Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, completing a 2022 order for 42 of the planes.

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