France

By Robert Wall
The German Space Command is exploring the possibility of launching an active in-orbit space defense project not unlike what France is pursuing.
Satellites

By Thierry Dubois
French startup Hynaero, which was founded last year and aims to develop a new water bomber with greater performance, is reporting progress.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Deputy Minister of Transport Francois Durovray may have a different focus, compared to his predecessors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
The praise demonstrates that startups are eagerly awaiting the new form of competition in Europe.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Paris has revealed further details of France and Italy's plans to acquire a new version of the SAMP/T as it rushes upgrade air and missile defense capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
After launching 326 Earth observation satellites last year, more than 5,400 are due for launch over the coming decade, Debien said.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The two-stage rocket is already at its launch site in Andoya, Norway, and now entering the final test phases.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Seeing business cases solidifying, manufacturers are striving to keep production costs low.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The French government plans to buy additional SAMP/T air and missile defense systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Thierry Dubois
A Rocket Lab Electron launcher placed Kineis’ first five satellites into orbit last June.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
The demonstration—Toutatis—will comprise the Lisa-1 space situational awareness satellite and the Splinter LEO action satellite to deal with suspicious activities.
Satellites

By Thierry Dubois
Starship, currently in a test phase, is going to change the way space industry players see satellites.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Europe is planning to upgrade some of the software on its Ariane 6 heavy rocket to deal with a malfunction during the launcher’s inaugural mission.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The deviation was precisely measured and the 2022 mission was deemed a success.
Space Exploration

By Tony Osborne
The Italian Air Force plans to use Leonardo’s M-346 twin-engine advanced jet trainer as the future mount for its aerobatic display team.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
If certified, the system may significantly improve helicopter flight safety.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Thierry Dubois
Beyond Aero, a company designing a fuel cell-powered business jet, has revealed the outlines of larger aircraft that would use a similar propulsion system.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Arianespace is gearing up to launch the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2C Earth observation satellite on its last Vega light rocket.
Space

By Tony Osborne
The contract was signed on Aug. 29 after more than two years of negotiations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The contract is potentially worth €3 billion ($3.3 billion) for an unspecified version of the Rafale.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Vivienne Machi
The Hybrid Space/Submarine Architecture Ensuring Infosec of Telecommunications (HEIST) initiative was launched July 31.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Ben Goldstein
The flight was planned to coincide with Paris' hosting of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Robert Wall
France says it is has started work with Ukraine to help the beleaguered country build up its defense industrial base.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall
Dassault Aviation said it delivered six Rafale fighters to France in the first half of the year.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne
Both the U.S. and European members used the alliance’s latest summit to push new missile initiatives.
Missile Defense & Weapons