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Infrared AASM Guided Air-to-Ground Modular Weapon Enters Service with French Armed Forces

Infrared AASM Guided Air-to-Ground Modular Weapon Enters Service with French Armed Forces

In July, the French air force and naval aviation began operational deployment of the infrared terminal guidance version (SBU-64) of the Hammer IR AASM modular air-to-ground weapon. Developed and produced by Sagem (Safran group), with French defense procurement agency DGA acting as program manager, the Hammer AASM is a family of air-to-ground weapons, comprising a [...]

EC725 Helicopters for the French Armed Forces

EC725 Helicopters for the French Armed Forces

The French Defense Ministry has ordered five additional EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter as part of the government’s economic recovery plan. This new acquisition is part of the plan to revitalize the economy, which the French government introduced in December 2008. The five helicopters are scheduled for delivery between late 2010 and early 2012. The contract [...]

 
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