Rafale avec roquettes guidées - chasse aux drones x.com/Bruno_Aviati...

C'était écrit depuis le début. Comme l'état a-t-il pu faire autant confiance, non pas une mais deux fois (forges de Tarbes, fonderies de Bretagne) www.boursorama.com/actualite-ec...

The successor to the Meteor missile will be named Comet (or Comète). The surprising point is that it will be available on Rafale in 2030. Source Assemblee Nationale hearings - F.Mandon, CEMA = Chief of the Defence Staff (UK), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (USA)

Amiral Vandier (NATO SACT) about transformation. It's not an answer to Rheinmetall A.Papperger's recent statements, nevertheless it goes the opposite way (with a nice reference to a lesson the Gulf states ignored). In English. youtu.be/E-sCVKX8MHM?...

Falcon 10X - a new family member It was unveiled today.

Throughout history, France has used many names for its MoD/DoD, "of War, of Defence, of Armed Forces, of Armies (currently)". However the Hexagon has not yet experienced a Department of Limited Operations. Lucky us! www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Glad to see the spatial SIGINT/COMINT activities renewed as, unfortunately, we cannot count on Europe and its deeply rooted US dependence. Also glad to see a newcomer, Unseenlabs, in this area. www.opex360.com/2026/03/01/l...

Currently, there are three Ukrainians training on Mirage 2000 (Gen. Armel Dirou). Undisclosed number of aircraft transferred to Ukraine. The only semi-official information dates back to fall 2024 (6 in 2025). Any other information is likely unfounded.

Commission launches investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Apparently 114 Rafale for the Air Force is not enough. Michel Cabirol claims the Indian Navy wants another batch of 31 on top of the 22M + 4B recently ordered. No clue about the reliability of theses statements. At this pace, FCAS will be made with India 🙃. www.latribune.fr/article/la-t...

J'ai loupé le coche d'un jour... Il y a 80 ans, l'armée de l'air accueillait sa première pilote de chasse. www.defense.gouv.fr/actualites/e...

More frigates and more aircraft, that's also what JM Jacques (president of the Defence Committee) wants in addition to already well identified topics. fr.linkedin.com/posts/jean-m...

Indian Rafale. The twittosphere or blueskysphere are weird entities... Contrary to what you may read almost everywhere, there is no deal done as of yet. The Defence Acquisition Council gave a go to enter G2G negotiations for Rafales and Boeing P8 (maritime patrol). www.firstpost.com/india/dac-ap...

An educational video on the trajectory of a nuclear warhead by the Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique that develops these systems. (in French) www.youtube.com/watch?v=G20o...

Rafale deal with India - It's getting serious. Shiv Aroor says "deal will happen this year". A claim that ThePrint also made a few days ago. The title is misleading, the MoD will make a decision in a few days. It's not a full clearance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rY5...

Une autre entrevue du chef d'état-major de la marine par une référence du secteur (Naval News). (Auto-dubbing available) www.youtube.com/watch?v=88cU...

Follow-up to the corruption cases at NATO's NSPA Two recent articles in English here: www.lalettre.fr/fr/entrepris... www.lalettre.fr/fr/politique... The whole series in French hereafter. (Elbit, Boeing, not only Fuel and ammo...) www.lalettre.fr/fr/serial/co...

Une entrevue assez complète avec le chef d'état major de la marine, N.Vaujour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMg...

From a French navy media outlet

Excellent video by @atpgeo.bsky.social Btw a minor anecdote: The current spokesperson for the French General Staff was awarded the US Distinguished Flying Cross for his acts in ... Afghanistan and noticeably for rescuing, under fire, a wounded British soldier. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbKP...

Orion 26, an upcoming military exercise, is about to start in France. Its scenario is less hypothetical than it seems and, this time, more foreign troops will be involved. www.defense.gouv.fr/sites/defaul... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMW4...

G.Newsom at the WEF in Davos. Interfering with US foreign policy is a necessity. youtu.be/ObkKhPt1QM0?...

Dassault Aviation and India. The Print is a reliable jounalistic source. However it is unusual for the Indian government to act/contract so quickly. A framework contract is likely to start with the order of a dozen aircraft or so and then an upgrade of the existing fleet. theprint.in/defence/rafa...

Résumé de la situation diplomatique autour du Groenland. Des européens veulent encore ... négocier. youtu.be/5lQLU4DnMIM?...

AMIAD in July, CortAIx (Thalès) in November and now a new partnership with another AI company, Harmattan AI. Curious to discover what Dassault is brewing. www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/pre...

Menace d'emploi de l'arme nucléaire russe en relation avec le conflit ukrainien. Explications très fournies de Dimitri Minic. www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/...

A thread on the AASM bombs created by Sagem (now Safran) and commonly referred to as A2SM, or less frequently as 2ASM. Let us also clarify a few options and expectations regarding their use in Ukraine. /1

Rest peacefully Chris Rea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mze9...

What a photograph ! x.com/Armee_de_lai...

Pour le plaisir des yeux.

When it comes to French defence innovation programmes, it is easy to get lost. Some are listed here. www.defense.gouv.fr/fid/fid-2025...

Last night, two satellites were placed into orbit by Ariane 6. These are Galileo satellites. I cannot find any information, but I hope that a PRS-like service (Public Regulated Service) for military use has been set up or will be set up in the near future. newsroom.arianespace.com/avec-ariane-...

In addition to Dassault's own activities in India, there are other indications of an extension to the Rafale contract. Thales is also becoming more involved. www.thalesgroup.com/en/news-cent...

The ministry spokesperson confirmed France's intervention in Benin at the request of President Talon, limited to intelligence and logistics. youtu.be/TSLZlch2-Lk?...

NATO's Allied Reaction Force. The UK and France will be leading the ARF for a year long, from July 2026 to June 2027. Land and Air -> France Sea and Special Forces -> the UK youtu.be/rRRkW66REsk?...

I wonder what the operational context is: Training in Greece with a Mirage 2000D equipped with an Astac pod (ELINT). www.facebook.com/SpotterMagMa...

Following "la lettre"'s tweet, here are two articles to better understand the alleged case of corruption at NATO. bsky.app/profile/lale... www.change.org/p/stop-mark-... www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/l...

Exceptionelle vidéo.

[#JeudiPhoto] Tout homme est tiraillé entre deux besoins. Le besoin de la Pirogue, c’est-à-dire du voyage, de l’arrachement à soi-même, et le besoin de l’Arbre, c’est-à-dire de l’enracinement, de l’identité.

I understand that V.Zelensky needs to light a counterfire to divert attention from corruption cases. However, he should know by now that French industry does not like to make public announcements about ongoing transactions. Let's hope it's a 'big' agreement. kyivindependent.com/zelensky-to-...

@latinmilitaryav.bsky.social Gripen in Colombia, order officially received. Deliveries will take place at a slow pace though. www.saab.com/newsroom/pre...

 [#JeudiPhoto📸]   "Aider ceux qui restent" : l'équipage de la Marine Nationale mobilisé sur toutes les mers pour le Bleuet de France.

Si vous devez n'écouter qu'une seule audition relative à la défense, c'est, à mon avis, celle-ci. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbkS...

A comment (and a smile) on the performative thinking of many so-called experts regarding Russian missile interceptions in Ukraine. They do not want a PAC3 MSE missile to be less effective than the previous generation Aster 30, so for them it is impossible that this could be the case.

[#Communiqué de Presse] [1/3] Un partenariat d’excellence entre l’ONERA, l’@ipparis.bsky.social , l’ @polytechniqueparis.bsky.social et l' #ENSTAParis. 📄Lire le communiqué 👉 bit.ly/3JFVp60 #DGA/ #AgenceInnovationdedéfense #Espace #Innovation #Partenariat #Convention #ONERA

Nice one.

Intercepting a drug-smuggling speedboat the French way (Marine nationale). youtu.be/l7lVt0IhZVo

Mirage 2000 - A nice photograph taken at Luxeuil / Airbase 116. Source: www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actualit...

BPI France a ouvert un nouveau fonds défense. Les détails ici. fonds-entreprises.bpifrance.fr/offres/bpifr...