France

FCAS remote carriers mock-up at Paris Air Show 2019.

Does the Future Combat Air System Have a Future Without France?

Despite involving two of Europe's largest aviation firms and a leading information technology company, the program has been plagued with internal troubles.

French Air Force Dassault Rafale on display at an airshow.

France to Increase Production of the Dassault Rafale and Expand Key Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron announced this week that Paris would seek to increase its fleet of Dassault Rafale omnirole fighters while investing around €1.5 billion to increase the capabilities of...

The French navy Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine FS Émeraude (S604) steams off the coast of Guam.

France’s Surcouf Was the Allies’ Largest and Most Powerful Submarine 

The Surcouf was once the largest submarine in the world, until Japan took the record in 1944.

JULY 5, 2017 - BERLIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping at a press conference after a meeting with the German Chancellor in the Chanclery in Berlin.

China’s African Edge

As China and Russia gain ground in Africa, the U.S. policy should distance itself from its unpopular European partners. While attempting to stop the war in Ukraine, President Donald J....

French Air Force Dassault Rafale fighter jet from Saint Dizier Airbase in flight over Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

France’s Rafale Is Soaring in Popularity

The Rafale’s combat record and advanced capabilities have helped France become the world’s second-largest arms exporter.

In Televised Speech, Macron Raises The Alarm On Russia

“To watch and do nothing would be madness,” Macron said of Russia’s military buildup.

A Russian Jet Just Buzzed a French MQ-9 Drone Near Syria

Ultimately, France was lucky that the Su-35 that intercepted their MQ-9 only decided to harass the unmanned system. 

France’s Ramjet-Powered Nuclear Cruise Missile Might Protect Europe Soon

A system like the ASMPA-R, built in larger numbers and deployed across Europe, would be effective at deterring any potential Russian invasion.

France’s Dassault Rafale—The Nuclear Bomb Carrier Bound For Germany

If the United States were to withdraw from its nuclear commitment to Europe, France would likely take over responsibility for deterrence on the continent.

France Wants 30 New Dassault Rafale Fighters

The Rafale’s stunning capabilities have made it a favorite on the export market.

Ukraine Receives Its First Dassault Mirage 2000 Fighter

The Mirage 2000 may enhance Ukraine’s aerial power but will probably do little to change the stagnant ongoing war.

Dassault Rolls Out a New Rafale Fighter for the UAE

The Dassault Rafale has recently seen a surge in popularity, becoming the second most purchased fighter jet since 2022. Dassault Aviation debuted the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first Rafale fighter...