All French Air Force articles – Page 4
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NewsA400M performs maximum-capacity airdrop
Airbus has demonstrated one of the A400M’s key contractual requirements, with an aircraft from the manufacturer’s “Grizzly” development fleet having performed a maximum-capacity airdrop.
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NewsThales gets new AESA radar study contract
France’s DGA defence procurement agency has awarded Thales a multi-year contract to research technologies required to produce the next generation of active electronically scanned array radars.
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NewsFrance takes delivery of upgraded E-3F
The French air force has taken delivery of its first upgraded Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, following successful flight testing.
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NewsFrench Harfang undergoes command handover testing
A French air force-led team has demonstrated the mid-flight handover of the command and control of a Mali-based Harfang unmanned air vehicle to the aircraft’s base in Cognac, France, during an hour-long demonstration on 17 June.
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NewsFrance retires last Mirage F1s
The French air force has retired its last squadron of Dassault Mirage F1s from operational use, with the type due to make its final appearance during Bastille day celebrations next month.
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Boeing completes upgrade on first French E-3F Sentry
Flight-test activities on the first of four Boeing E-3F Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft operated by the French air force will commence shortly following the end of mid-life upgrade work on the jet.
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NewsMorocco to acquire surplus French Harfangs
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is evaluating the purchase of additional Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1/Harfang unmanned air systems via France.
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First French Reapers arrive in Africa
France’s first General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper unmanned air vehicles have been accepted by the nation’s air force, and deployed to Africa’s Sahel region in support of its ongoing intervention in Mali.
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NewsFrench Mali mission gives A400M operational debut
The French air force has performed the first operational flight using an A400M tactical transport, delivering 22t of supplies to Mali.
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NewsFrance accepts second A400M Atlas
France has accepted its second A400M Atlas tactical transport from Airbus Military, with the aircraft due to touch down at its air force’s Orléans base later this week.
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NewsUK, French air forces hail success of Capable Eagle
British and French commanders have hailed the success of a bilateral air combat exercise staged from a UK base on 7-17 October for strengthening a so-called “entente cordiale” between the nations’ armed forces.
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NewsFrench air force pilots complete first Reaper training flight
France’s lead pair of pilots for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Reaper unmanned air vehicle have gained their first experience of flying the type.
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