The Bastion is a modern French armoured personnel carrier, manufactured by ACMAT. The Bastion vehicle has two main variants Bastion PATSAS and Bastion FORTRESS. These armored vehicles are intended specifically for special purpose units/special operation forces and “raids” on enemy positions. The Volvo company is completing the production of a batch of 20 Bastion (Arquus)… Continue reading Ukraine will receive 20 Bastion armored vehicles from France
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20 times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, ASMP nuclear missile of Rafale
The Rafale is widely acknowledged as the most beautiful 4.5th generation fighter aircraft in existence today, but it is less generally known that it is one of the few fighters capable of carrying out nuclear attack missions. Pictured below is the French Air Force’s Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter, which, unusually, has a deadly nuclear weapon… Continue reading 20 times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, ASMP nuclear missile of Rafale
The French Army ran out of the CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems!
France decided to supply the Caesar self-propelled howitzer to the Ukrainian Army when the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out, the French Army has supplied a good number of these advanced artillery guns to Ukraine. But after supplying at least 12 artillery gun systems (and six more are planned to be supplied in the upcoming months)… Continue reading The French Army ran out of the CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems!
Most Sophisticated Features Of The Rafale Fighter Jet, one of the best in the world
The prospect of exporting the Rafale fighter jet was initially difficult. However, over time, exports of Rafale jets are starting to sell. This can be seen from the interest of Qatar, India, and Greece who owns the Rafale. It’s also worth noting that the Rafale is one of the most expensive fighter jets in the… Continue reading Most Sophisticated Features Of The Rafale Fighter Jet, one of the best in the world
Morocco received MICA air defence system Missiles and armoured vehicles from France
Morocco’s armed forces received first batch of Sherpa armoured vehicles and VL MICA air defence systems from France following contracts signed some two years ago. The first batch of Sherpa vehicles had arrived in Morocco and were seen being transported to military bases in the North African country. In 2020 it was reported that Morocco… Continue reading Morocco received MICA air defence system Missiles and armoured vehicles from France
France requests Switchblade loitering munitions from the United States
The French Army has placed urgent orders to receive a undisclosed numbers of Switchblade Loitering Munitions from the United States. The French Army wants to induct these drones in the next six months, as part of a longer-term effort to field remotely operated weapon systems. According to the Defence Ministry of France, the country is… Continue reading France requests Switchblade loitering munitions from the United States
Will France supply Exocet anti ship missiles to Ukraine?
French media reported that there is a possibility that the French government will provide Exocet anti-ship missiles. It is the same missile Argentina used to sink a British warship during the Falklands war in 1982. Ukraine continues to ask foreign partners for various types of long-range weapons. At the beginning of June, it was reported that France… Continue reading Will France supply Exocet anti ship missiles to Ukraine?
How good are HAMMER missiles and how it multiplies the capabilities of Rafale
The French Rafale is one of the best fighter jets in the world, capable of doing many types of missions in different conditions, but what makes it a great fighter jet for air-to-surface missions? Let’s take a look at its HAMMER air-to-surface weapon system. The development of HAMMERs started in 2000. In 2008, the INS/GPS… Continue reading How good are HAMMER missiles and how it multiplies the capabilities of Rafale
Most capable 4.5th gen omnirole fighter: Why so many countries buying French Rafale
The Rafale fighter is a French twin-engine, delta-wing, high-mobility, multi-purpose fourth-generation semi-fighter. The real advantage of the Rafale fighter lies in its multi-purpose combat capability. In the past, no one wanted it. Now many countries are rushing to get it. The total number of orders has exceeded 200 Rafale fighters. They have proven their capabilities… Continue reading Most capable 4.5th gen omnirole fighter: Why so many countries buying French Rafale
After 15 years of construction & Trials, French Barracuda class submarine enters service
On June 3, 2022, the French Ministry of Armed Forces said that the French Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine Suffren is now fully operational. As an most powerful nation in the European Union, France’s national strength is now much worse than before. The speed of replacement of the main battleships of the French Navy is even… Continue reading After 15 years of construction & Trials, French Barracuda class submarine enters service