French Air and Space Force

Dassault Archange signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare (EW) aircraft

Geopolitics, Military Aviation News October 26, 2026

France’s First Archange Intelligence Aircraft Arrives at Évreux Air Base

Aviation News – France has reached a major defense milestone with the delivery of its first Archange Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare aircraft to Base…

Military Aviation News October 21, 2026

Mirage 2000D Crash in France Claims One Life as Search Continues for Missing Pilot

Up-date 22-10-2026 The French Ministry of the Armed Forces confirmed on October 22, 2026, that both crew members aboard the Mirage 2000D that crashed near…

Geopolitics, Military Aviation News September 4, 2026

French Air Force Launches PEGASE 26 for 40,000-Kilometre Global Deployment

Aviation News – France’s Air and Space Force (AAE) will launch PEGASE 26 on September 8, 2026, deploying a compact air force over more than…

Airbus H225M Caracal 3124/SM EH01.067 French Air Force

Military Aviation News August 13, 2026

French Air Force Retires Legendary Puma Helicopter in French Guiana After 47 Years of Service

Aviation News – The French Air and Space Force has officially retired its iconic Puma helicopter from Air Base 367 “Captain François Massé” in French…

Dassault Mirage 2000D 668/3-IG EC01.003 French Air Force

Military Aviation News July 7, 2026

France Completes Mirage 2000D Mid-Life Upgrade Program

Aviation News – France has completed the Mid-Life Update (RMV) program for its Mirage 2000D fleet, extending the combat aircraft’s operational service beyond 2030. The…

Military Aviation News October 22, 2025

France to Expand Rafale Fighter Fleet Under 2026 Defense Budget

AviationNews – France is set to authorize an expansion of its Rafale fighter fleet as part of its upcoming 2026 defense budget. This move is…

Airbus A400M Atlas 0012/F-RBAE ET00.061 French Air Force

Military Aviation News October 22, 2025

France Expands A400M Fleet to Boost Electronic Warfare and Long-Range Strike Capabilities

Aviation News – France to Order Four Additional Airbus A400M Transport Aircraft France is set to purchase four more Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft to…

General Aviation News October 1, 2025

France Launches Major “Volfa 2025” Air Force Exercise Amid Rising Global Tensions

Aviation News – The French Air and Space Force has begun its largest operational readiness exercise of the year, “Volfa 2025,” mobilizing more than 1,000…

Military Aviation News July 9, 2025

Marathon25 Exercise: A Model of Franco-Moroccan Military Cooperation

Aviation News 9 July, 2025 – From June 23 to July 4, 2025, the French Air and Space Force and the Royal Moroccan Air Force…

Military Aviation News, Space News July 6, 2025

France Inaugurates First Military Space Air Base to Bolster Sovereignty in Orbit

Aviation News, July 6, 2025 – France has officially launched its first military space air base, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s strategy to…

Boeing KC-135FR Stratotanker 736/31-CH ERV04.031 French Air Force

General Aviation News July 3, 2025

French Air and Space Force Retires Final KC-135RG Stratotanker

Aviation News July 3, 2025 – On June 30, 2025 the Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (French Air and Space Force) has officially retired…

Military Aviation News January 17, 2025

Airbus delivers two new H225M helicopters to French Air and Space Force

Marignane – Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). These helicopters are the first of eight aircraft ordered in…