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29 April

India Says Signs Deal With France for 26 Rafale Fighter Jets

India has signed a contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France, with the multi-billion-dollar deal to include both single and twin-seat planes.

28 April

Sea

The OPV 60M offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

Rojoef Manuel

Kership Starts Construction of Montenegro Patrol Vessels

French defense contractor Kership has begun assembly of the Montenegrin Navy’s two offshore patrol vessels in Lorient as part of a contract signed in 2024.

27 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strikes South Beirut, Prompting Lebanese Appeal to Ceasefire Guarantors

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile November 27 ceasefire, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call on its guarantors, France and the US, to force a halt.

24 April

Sea

Giulia Bernacchi

France Orders Advanced Sonobuoy Systems From Ultra Maritime

Thales has awarded Ultra Maritime a multi-product contract to supply active and passive sonobuoys to the French defense procurement agency.

17 April

Americas

Warring gangs control much of Haiti's capital city and main port

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, France Vow to ‘Maintain Pressure’ on Haiti Gangs

Britain and France on Wednesday pledged to maintain pressure on criminal gangs in Haiti via sanctions.

16 April

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece Acquires 16 Exocet MM40 Anti-Ship Missiles From France

Greece has signed a deal with France to purchase 16 Exocet MM40 anti-ship missiles to bolster its defense capabilities.

15 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

France Validates Airdropping Commando Boats From A400M

The French defense procurement agency has tested airdropping commando marine craft from an A400M military transport plane.

4 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Unveils French Army Caïman Special Ops Helicopter Prototype

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of the French Army’s NH90 Caïman Standard 2 multirole helicopter at an international special operations exhibit in Martignas-sur-Jalle.

3 April

Europe