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Eurosatory 2022: Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz, ACS Showcase Caracal Airborne Vehicle

June 15, 2022 @ 05:29 AM

Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz and Armoured Car Systems (ACS) presented the Caracal airborne vehicle at the Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, France. The mobile 4x4 vehicle has been developed to cater to requirements of platforms for airborne or special operations units
France Procures H160M for Joint Light Helicopter Programme

December 23, 2021 @ 07:13 AM

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter programme (HIL). The contract includes the development of several prototypes and the delivery of a first batch of 30 aircraft (21 for the army, 8 for the navy and one for the air force)
Morocco Eyeing French H225M Caracal Helicopters

December 13, 2021 @ 11:45 AM

The Royal Moroccan Air Force is reportedly planning to buy 8 H225M Caracal helicopter from France. Morocco is currently negotiating with Airbus for eight H225Ms, as per reports
French Rafale Jets to Complement F-35s: U.A.E.

December 7, 2021 @ 01:10 PM

A top U.A
Iranian Navy Ship Carrying 7 Fast Attack Boats Heading to Venezuela

June 2, 2021 @ 11:29 AM

Iranian Navys new forward-basing ship, IRINS Makran, was seen on April 28 leaving its homeport with seven high-speed missile attack boats aboard and is being considered a suspected shipment of arms to Venezuela. Satellite imagery obtained by
French DGA Conducts Helicopter Refueling by A400M Aircraft

April 20, 2021 @ 01:16 PM

An Airbus A400M tanker plane successfully refueled two French Eurocopter EC725 Caracal (Airbus H225M) helicopters mid-air. France is the only European country to undertake C130J-Caracal refuelling
Iran Tests New “Smart” Missile with 300km Strike Range

February 16, 2021 @ 06:51 AM

Iran has test-fired a new medium-range smart missile that can fly as far as 300km. “The missile is prepared for deployment in defense of our homeland
New Bullet-proof Ceramic Windows to be tried on French Army’s NH 90...

July 21, 2020 @ 06:36 PM

The French Directorate General for Armament (DGA) together a local firm, SOLCERA has developed an armored lightweight transparent ceramic window suitable for helicopter windshields and that of land vehicles. In February 2020, for the first time, this shielding solution was tested in flight on a CARACAL helicopter
Kuwait Forms Committee to Probe Airbus Caracal Helicopters Malfunctioning

February 14, 2020 @ 07:49 AM

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense (MoD) Thursday announced the formation of a technical committee to investigate defects in Airbus Caracal helicopters, besides suspending further deliveries of these aircraft pending the outcome of the investigation. The announcement came in response to some members of the National Assembly questioning the technical malfunction of two H225M Caracal helicopters received from the manufacturer
Airbus to Arm H160 Helicopter For French Military

February 7, 2020 @ 03:38 PM

Airbus will arm the H160 helicopters of the French military under France's Joint Light Helicopter program (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger: HIL). "Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of the H160 and to define its associated support ecosystem in the frame of the Joint Light Helicopter program (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger: HIL)," Airbus said in a statement Thursday

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