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Sagem Delivers 150 JIM LR 2 Multifunction Infrared Binoculars To French Army
Sagem (Safran) delivered the first 150 JIM LR 2 multifunction long-range infrared binoculars to the French army, in line with the original delivery schedule. This delivery was part of the JIR TTA NG (1) program, covering a total of 1,175 multifunction binoculars. The program contract was awarded by French defense procurement agency DGA to Sagem, [...]
French Army Gets Third NH90 Helicopter
NHI is proud to announce that the French Army took delivery of its third NH90 Caiman. This event took place today in Marignane (Eurocopter Facility) where the helicopter was built. This NH90 TTH was piloted by a crew from the French ALAT (French Army Aviation). The chief pilot was Major Bellot assisted by Lt Destaminil [...]
New Tactical Drone for French Army, Continues to Modernize Fleet
French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for five Sperwer Mk II drones, which will join the fleet of SDTI (Système de Drones Tactiques Intérimaires) tactical drones already in service with the French army. These new systems will be delivered between the second half of 2012 and mid-2013, and will [...]
French Army Seeks Russian Mine Detectors
French Army experts have expressed interest in Russian improvised explosive device detection systems, following a recent visit to a Moscow Region training ground, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Sergei Vlasov said on Monday. The French experts saw Russian army mine-clearers in action during a visit to the Engineering Force’s 66th training center at Nikolo-Uryupovo. The [...]
FELIN Soldier Modernization System Enters Service with French Army
France: First public demonstration of the FELIN system produced by Sagem (Safran group) for the French army. The 1st French Infantry Regiment, the oldest in Europe, shares its initial impressions of this high-tech integrated equipment suite for today’s solders. Direct assault, urban combat, stealthy advance in a dark building, offensive reconnaissance, neutralization of hidden enemies, [...]
Eurocopter Delivers Final EC120s Helicopters to French Army
MARIGNANE, France: The delivery of the 36th EC120 marked an important step in this innovative program, a public-private partnership set up to provide the French armed forces with a modern and cost-effective training helicopter. Today, Hélidax officially received its 36th and final EC120 from Eurocopter. On hand for the transfer were Joseph Saporito, Executive Vice [...]
French Tigers Log 1,000 Flight Hours in Afghanistan
MARIGNANE, France: The EC665 Tiger HAP (combat support) helicopter received its operational certification from NATO for the Afghan theater of operations in August 2009, just seven months after the final operational standard qualification was issued by government agencies in December 2008. The fleet of three EC665 Tiger HAPs, operated by the French Army’s 5th Combat [...]
First French Army Simulator Network Achieved Over Distance
Thales has completed a successful simulator network between the French Army simulation facilities in Le Luc (EALAT army aviation training centre) and Canjuers (1st armoured regiment) for the first time. The objective was to verify the added value of networked multi-site simulation and how this capability could be implemented on a routine basis to support [...]
French killed after Italy bribed Taliban: report
LONDON: Ten French soldiers killed in Afghanistan failed to realise the risks in the area because Italian officials had secretly paid the Taliban to desist from violence, a British newspaper said Thursday. The Times reported that the Italian secret service had been paying tens of thousands of dollars (euros) to Taliban commanders and local warlords [...]
