French Navy

Military Aviation News March 18, 2026

Macron Honors Resistance Legacy with Name for France’s New €10 Billion Aircraft Carrier

Aviation News – President Emmanuel Macron has officially named France’s next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier France Libre, a tribute to the Free French Forces of World War…

Military Aviation News September 22, 2022

French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for search and rescue missions

Marignane, The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part…

Military Aviation News May 20, 2021

Two more Airbus H160 helicopters for the French Navy

Marignane, 20 May 2021 – The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more…

Military Aviation News October 20, 2016

DCNS and Airbus Helicopters join forces to design the French Navy’s future tactical VTOL drone system

DCNS, a world leader in naval defence, and Airbus Helicopters, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, are joining forces to design the future tactical component of…

Military Aviation News September 22, 2015

Airbus Helicopters delivers 15th NH90 NFH to the French Navy

1st aircraft to be delivered in final radar configuration (FRC) standard Airbus Helicopters, the French Defense procurement agency (DGA – Direction générale de l’armement) and…