French Air Force

By Thierry Dubois
The French Air and Space Force has begun to discuss operations in the 20-100 km altitude range.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
France has ordered eight H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus as part of its promised stimulus package for aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has declared the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile operational on the Dassault Rafale.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The French Air Force has taken delivery of the first of two second-hand Airbus A330-200s which will be converted into Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Archange aircraft will use Thales’ CUGE universal electronic warfare payload, and will replace the French Air Force's two C-160G Gabriel platforms.
Defense