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Lebanese Army
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Lebanese Army
Visit of the LAF Commander to the French Republic
Friday, 20 June 2025 The LAF Commander General Rodolph Haykal visited France on the 17th and 18th of June 2025, at the official invitation of his French counterpart, Chief of the Staff of the French Armed Forces General Thierry Burkhard. The visit aimed to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in addressing current challenges and to present the LAF's needs. General Haykal also attended an official reception at the residence of the French Minister of Defense, Sébastien Lecornu. During the visit, General Haykal met with his French counterpart at the French Armed Forces Headquarters, where he was accorded official honors. They discussed recent developments and underscored the importance of the longstanding partnership and enhancing cooperation between the Lebanese and French armies, as well as maintaining close coordination within the framework of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). General Haykal also toured the Planning and Operations Command Center at the French Armed Forces Headquarters. Additionally, General Haykal visited the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, where he met with senior officials from the French Ministry of Armed Forces.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Support from the Ministry of the French Armed Forces for the development of Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator
Support from the Ministry of the French Armed Forces for the development of Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator (Saint-Cloud, June 20, 2025) – At the Paris Air Show today, Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, and Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, announced the signing of an agreement to support the development of a spaceplane demonstrator. This demonstrator represents the first step in an incremental and intrinsically dual roadmap for the development of a family of spaceplanes called VORTEX (Véhicule Orbital Réutilisable de Transport et d'Exploration). In line with its key role in national aeronautical sovereignty, Dassault Aviation is building this roadmap to contribute to the development of key strategic capabilities and meet the new challenges of the space economy. It addresses multiple applications, including transport to and from orbit, and civil and military missions for an autonomous orbital platform. Drawing on Dassault Aviation's solid and recognised industrial expertise as an architect and integrator of complex airborne systems, reinforced by that acquired in the space sector on such emblematic projects as Hermès, the X-38 and the IXV, this demonstrator aims to validate the critical performances associated with the configuration of a spaceplane, in particular control of hypersonic flight, advanced thermal protection technologies and flight control. These demonstration objectives are an essential step in reducing technological uncertainties and preparing for future decisions on operational space capabilities, both military and civilian. By adopting an agile innovation approach aimed at accelerating the maturation of critical technologies and disruptive concepts, Dassault Aviation is embracing the spirit of NewSpace, optimizing industrial processes and seeking the optimum balance between technical performance, development time, risk mitigation and cost efficiency. ' Like Dassault Aviation's civil and military aircraft, the VORTEX spaceplane is designed to be highly versatile. It will contribute to transforming the uses of the space sector and opening up new fields of application . At the crossroads of aviation and space technologies, the VORTEX will undoubtedly pave the way for a new generation of space aeronautics, consolidating France's strategic position as a leading space power. Dassault Aviation is proud to take on this historic challenge and thanks the French Ministry of Armed Forces for its confidence. ' said Eric Trappier. * * ABOUT DASSAULT AVIATION: With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,700 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, production, sale and support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter, to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, military drones and space systems. In 2024, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €6.2 billion. The company has 14,600 employees. PRESS CONTACTS: Corporate Communications Stéphane Fort: +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90 – [email protected] Mathieu Durand: +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88 – [email protected] Defense Communication Nathalie Bakhos: +33 (0)1 47 11 84 12 – [email protected] HD photos: HD videos: Attachment PR_Dassault Aviation Vortex GB Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Support from the Ministry of the French Armed Forces for the development of Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator
Support from the Ministry of the French Armed Forces for the development of Dassault Aviation's VORTEX spaceplane demonstrator (Saint-Cloud, June 20, 2025) - At the Paris Air Show today, Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, and Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, announced the signing of an agreement to support the development of a spaceplane demonstrator. This demonstrator represents the first step in an incremental and intrinsically dual roadmap for the development of a family of spaceplanes called VORTEX (Véhicule Orbital Réutilisable de Transport et d'Exploration). In line with its key role in national aeronautical sovereignty, Dassault Aviation is building this roadmap to contribute to the development of key strategic capabilities and meet the new challenges of the space economy. It addresses multiple applications, including transport to and from orbit, and civil and military missions for an autonomous orbital platform. Drawing on Dassault Aviation's solid and recognised industrial expertise as an architect and integrator of complex airborne systems, reinforced by that acquired in the space sector on such emblematic projects as Hermès, the X-38 and the IXV, this demonstrator aims to validate the critical performances associated with the configuration of a spaceplane, in particular control of hypersonic flight, advanced thermal protection technologies and flight control. These demonstration objectives are an essential step in reducing technological uncertainties and preparing for future decisions on operational space capabilities, both military and civilian. By adopting an agile innovation approach aimed at accelerating the maturation of critical technologies and disruptive concepts, Dassault Aviation is embracing the spirit of NewSpace, optimizing industrial processes and seeking the optimum balance between technical performance, development time, risk mitigation and cost efficiency. 'Like Dassault Aviation's civil and military aircraft, the VORTEX spaceplane is designed to be highly versatile. It will contribute to transforming the uses of the space sector and opening up new fields of application. At the crossroads of aviation and space technologies, the VORTEX will undoubtedly pave the way for a new generation of space aeronautics, consolidating France's strategic position as a leading space power. Dassault Aviation is proud to take on this historic challenge and thanks the French Ministry of Armed Forces for its confidence. ' said Eric Trappier. * * ABOUT DASSAULT AVIATION: With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,700 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, production, sale and support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter, to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, military drones and space systems. In 2024, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €6.2 billion. The company has 14,600 employees. PRESS CONTACTS: Corporate Communications Stéphane Fort: +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90 - Mathieu Durand: +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88 - Defense CommunicationNathalie Bakhos: +33 (0)1 47 11 84 12 – HD photos: HD videos: Attachment PR_Dassault Aviation Vortex GBError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Renault to Make Drones in Ukraine, France Info Reports
French automaker Renault SA will produce drones in Ukraine, according to France Info. Renault will work with a small company to set up production lines dozens or hundreds of kilometers away from the frontline, the French media outlet reported, without saying where it got the information. The drones could be used by Ukraine and the French armed forces, according to the report.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chiefs of French and UK armies discuss strengthening of Ukraine in Kyiv
During their visit to Kyiv, the chiefs of staff of the French and UK armed forces discussed the Ukrainian army's needs and tasks with the Ukrainian side to provide it with long-term support for its recovery and development. Source: press service for the General Staff of the French Armed Forces, as reported by European Pravda Details: The chiefs of staff of the French and UK armies visited Kyiv to meet with Ukraine's top leadership on Friday 4 April. The General Staff of the French Armed Forces wrote that the purpose of the visit was to discuss the needs and challenges of the Ukrainian army in order to provide long-term support for the reconstruction and development of its military model. "Strengthening the Ukrainian army is essential and is the first guarantee of the country's security to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine," they said. The statement also stressed that France and the United Kingdom would work closely together to identify and develop, as part of an international coalition, deterrence operations to keep Russia from mounting a new large-scale invasion once peace is restored. "The momentum of Franco-British cooperation will be carried forward in future discussions, making an active contribution to the security of the European continent," the statement added. Background: Commenting on the visit, General Thierry Burkhard, Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces, said that the purpose of the meetings was to provide strong support to the Ukrainian army so that it could continue fighting. On 27 March in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a Franco-British mission would be sent to Ukraine to strengthen the Ukrainian army. He added that work was ongoing on the potential deployment of a so-called "deterrent force" to Ukraine. On 28 March, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a meeting at the general staff representative level in Ukraine to discuss the future deployment of military contingents. Zelenskyy stated that it would be "the first in-depth meeting" with "some clarifications and some details". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
