French Air Force

Noting widespread technology progress toward higher-airspace operations, the French Air and Space Force kicks off a doctrine study.

The French Air and Space Force has begun to discuss operations in the 20-100 km altitude range.

France has ordered eight H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus as part of its promised stimulus package for aerospace.

The French Air Force has declared the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual range air-to-air missile operational on the Dassault Rafale.

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).

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