Sofia Gonzalez 
The Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier recently embarked on its third Major Technical Stop (ATM) contract, leaving Toulon just three weeks ago for sea trials. This significant event in the life of the ship builds upon an intermediate technical stop which began in May and comprised of numerous maintenance and renovation tasks. During that interim … Read more
France propels itself into the limelight as the latest member of an exclusive group of countries boasting hypersonic capabilities. This success story follows the initial flight of the V-MAX (Véhicule Manoeuvrant Expérimental), a hypersonic glider, as publicly declared by the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA). First Flight of Hypersonic Glider V-MAX The V-MAX program, introduced … Read more
Immerse yourself into the fascinating history of the French submarine, “Floréal,” recently discovered off the Greek coast, a reminder of the underwater warfare during World War I. Factual Overview of the Floréal The Floréal, launched in April 1908 was a submarine, part of the “Pluviôse” class, a design brainchild of Maxime Laubeuf. Serving during WWI, … Read more
In a move to ensure strong national security, Lithuania is set to acquire Leopard 2 tanks from Germany. This action, partially driven by concerns from a potentially hostile neighbor, Belarus, is a clear indication of Lithuania’s commitment to protect its strategic location, the Suwalki corridor, the only link between the Baltic countries and the rest … Read more
An investment of 470 million euros to upgrade the air defense system of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers is in the pipeline. The plan includes modernizing the Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) and integrating the new Aster Block1 NT missile. PAAMS Upgrade The PAAMS is currently fitted onto four Horizon-type frigates utilized by the … Read more
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has recently made an impressive move by securing an order for an additional 42 Rafale F4 aircraft, indicating a significant boost in its military aviation capabilities. Contract Details Valued at over 5 billion euros, this deal stands as a testament to the fulfillment of the 2019-25 Military Programming … Read more
Sweden is making active strides to bolster NATO’s deterrence, notably through a promising battalion deployment in Latvia. The Swedish Prime Minister made this announcement at the “Folk och Försvar” security and defense conference, indicating their willingness to fortify NATO’s eastern flank, despite the pending approval of their NATO membership by both Turkish and Hungarian parliaments. … Read more
Swedish ministers sound the alarm bells on the potential for conflict, a stark shift in tone first initiated in 2012 by general Sverker Göranson. The gravity of the situation, initially dismissed by Sweden’s political class, has since become impossible to ignore. A Shift in Perspective Post 2014 The 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia, accompanied … Read more
The South Korean navy is considering the NH-90 helicopter as a potential replacement for the Lynx, used for anti-submarine missions. An encouraging update on the NH-90 comes from the French Navy chief, who recently acknowledged improved performance and constructive communication with manufacturers. In a €2 billion project approved on December 29, South Korea plans to … Read more
There’s a significant transformation on the horizon for the French Army under the guidance of General Pierre Schill. This overhaul is in response to a time characterized by an escalating use of force, demonstrated for instance in the Ukraine conflict. The ultimate aim is to ensure preparedness for future engagements and to deter aggression. General … Read more