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• GE to Supply Avio with LM2500+G4 for Third FREMM Vessel GE Marine 12 Dec 2007 -- GE Marine reports that it will supply Avio, Torino, Italy, with a third GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative gas turbine for the European Multi-Mission Frigates (FREMM) program. The engine will be the basis for the COmbined Diesel And Gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion module that will power the French Navy's second FREMM ship.
• French and British contractors announce progress in PA2/CVF co-operation DCNS 16 Nov 2007 -- A step has just been achieved in the co-operation between the French PA2 aircraft carrier programme and the British CVF programme.
• France Considers Rejoining NATO's Military Wing VOA 24 Sep 2007 -- More than four decades after quitting NATO's military wing, France may be considering rejoining. Critics say the move is largely symbolic, since Paris is already an active member in the transatlantic alliance
• France test launches sea-based strategic missile RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2007 -- France has conducted a successful test launch of its new M51 ballistic missile, which will be used on its nuclear submarines, the defense minister said Thursday.
• Thales wins VTOL UAV system study Thales 05 Feb 2007 -- The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has selected Thales to conduct a further study for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system. The objective of this study programme is to define a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV system to meet the tactical requirements of France's Land Force General Staff (EMAT) and Naval High Command (EMM).
• The consolidation of naval activities in France between Thales and DCN is operational DCN 29 Mar 2007 -- DCN and Thales have finalised with the French government the agreement concerning the consolidation of their activities within the French naval defence sector. This major step is aimed at the constitution of a consolidated European naval defence industry in which DCN and Thales will have a major role to play.
• First new training aircraft arrived at the EADS Cognac Aviation Training Services Centre in Cognac EADS 29 Mar 2007 -- The first new Grob 120A training aircraft has arrived at the French Air Force Flight Training School on the Cognac Air Base. This event marks an important step in the EADS programme which aims at the modernisation of the ab initio pilot training for the French Air Force (FAF).
• The consolidation of Naval activities in France between Thales and DCN is operational Thales 29 Mar 2007 -- This major step is aimed at the constitution of a consolidated European naval defence industry in which DCN and Thales will have a major role to play. The agreement also approves the acquisition by Thales of a 25% stake in DCN.
• Thales conducts research into mine warfare for French defence procurement agency Thales 23 Mar 2007 -- In support of efforts by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to prepare technological and algorithmic building blocks for the naval mine countermeasures systems of the future.
• Thales awarded Mode 5 IFF contract by French DGA Thales 20 Mar 2007 -- The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to Thales for the development and manufacture of the new Mode 5 NA to equip the French Armed Forces.