Nexter, a French manufacturer, is boosting the production of the CAESAr, a truck outfitted with a 155mm artillery system. The French Army received six out of eighteen units, previously ordered in July 2022, ahead of schedule. These units are to replace the ones designated for Ukraine. The French Senate has expressed concerns regarding the delayed … 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
Get ready to dive into the exciting developments in the French Armament General Directorate’s orders for seven ocean patrol vessels, a deal worth a cool 900 million euros. This is the latest chapter in the journey to replace the P400 patrol vessels and Estiennes d’Orves Marine class avisos. The BATSIMAR Program The ambitious BATSIMAR program … 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