The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has stirred intrigue by initiating an uncommon procedure to acquire intelligence drones. This remarkable step is part of a broader effort to rapidly adapt to advances in drone technology. Different Acquisition Procedure Interestingly, this procurement procedure was carried by the Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé), as opposed to … Read more
Belgian firm John Cockerill is reportedly in talks for an exclusive acquisition of French organisation Arquus, a standout name in the production of military vehicles in France. Formerly known as Renault Trucks Defense, Arquus was once part of the Volvo Group, based in Sweden. A Move to Strengthen Franco-Belgian Relations The potential acquisition by John … Read more
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has recently addressed the question of the non-acquisition of heavy transport helicopters (HTL) in the French Army. The question came from a Member of Parliament who noted the lack of such assets compared to France’s allies. Lack of Heavy Transport Helicopters The absence of HTL was criticized in … Read more