General Schill, renowned for his innovative approach, is leading the French army towards a new era marked by a ‘Start-Up Army’ culture. Emphasizing on technologies like robotics, drones, and electronic warfare, he aims to adapt the military to the demands of contemporary warfare. Having witnessed the Ukrainian army’s adept handling of these technologies in the … Read more
Welcome to an exciting journey into the heart of the Future Air Combat System (SCAF) project. A multinational initiative involving France, Germany, and Spain, this project is reshaping the future of aerial warfare. The Initial Phases and Fund Allocation April marked the official commencement of Phase 1B of the SCAF, a phase with a timeline … Read more
Rumors are swirling around the involvement of Italian group Leonardo in the new generation Leopard 2 tank project. This comes amid the Italian Defense Ministry’s potential acquisition of 133 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany to meet NATO commitments. The multi-year programmatic document for 2023-25, presented by the Italian government, didn’t specify the Leopard 2A8, but … Read more
A recent proposal from the French Senate for the creation of a “sovereign savings account” has been making waves in the country’s financial and defense sectors. This innovative idea was devised to bolster the coffers of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the French defence industry, through the Military Programming Law (LPM) 2024-30. Origins of … Read more
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has held back its military orders for 2023, causing a stir in the defense sector. Among the anticipated orders, 42 Rafale aircraft and 420 VBMR-L Serval light-armored vehicles remain untouched. Low Progress of Military Orders The usual practice of placing orders is seeing a lag, with no notifications … Read more
Get a peek into the future of French Air and Space Force’s tactical cargo routes. As plans for transport planes evolve, Airbus and Embraer battle for dominance as countries recalibrate their military strategies. France Reduces A400M Orders The French Air and Space Force initially intended to acquire 50 A400M “Atlas” transport planes, but the latest … Read more
With a history of significant contributions to the development of the Rafale’s weapon system, the Mirage 2000B 501 test aircraft is ready to hang up its wings after years dedicated to service. Renowned for playing a pivotal role in the development of the Rafale’s critical systems such as its active antenna radar and frontal sector … Read more
The future of the French Army’s heavy armored component is under scrutiny, with the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a joint French-German project, not expected to be fully operational until 2040. Two potential solutions have been proposed to bridge this gap. The Leclerc Tank and its Challenges The first option is to initiate a new … Read more
Le Times a récemment évoqué la possibilité que l’Allemagne renonce au Système de combat aérien du futur (SCAF) en faveur du Global Air Combat Programme (GCAP). Cette affirmation a été rapidement démentie par le ministère allemand de la Défense, qui a confirmé son soutien au projet SCAF, mené conjointement avec la France et l’Espagne. Le … Read more
Le gouvernement canadien envisage sérieusement de renouveler sa flotte aérienne en remplaçant 14 CP-140 Aurora par 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon, des avions de patrouille maritime. Cette vente potentiellement importante a reçu le feu vert de la DSCA, l’agence américaine en charge de l’exportation d’équipements militaires. Potentiels concurrents et intérêts politiques Dans cette course pour remporter … Read more