France is not ready to face cheap drones yet, warns top general
The French defense industry is not producing low-cost weapons at scale yet, said Gen. Fabien Mandon.
Aug 26
2 mins read
NATO’s next nightmare: The French presidential election
PARIS — France is open to cooperating with Sweden on building a next-generation fighter jet, an Elysée official told reporters on Friday. “We’re both looking for aircraft that are …
France is not ready to face cheap drones yet, warns top general
The French defense industry is not producing low-cost weapons at scale yet, said Gen. Fabien Mandon.
Aug 26
2 mins read
NATO’s next nightmare: The French presidential election

The French defense industry is not producing low-cost weapons at scale yet, said Gen. Fabien Mandon.

Berlin considers turning to Sweden or UK to replace Rafale and Typhoon aircraft by 2040 after work-share row escalates

Schweden und Frankreich intensivieren die Verteidigungskooperation. In Paris sieht man in Stockholm bereits einen Ersatzpartner…

FCAS was killed by industrial infighting, and now Berlin, Paris and Madrid must choose between national programs, U.S. aircraft…

The National Rally has long fought against defense industrial cooperation with Germany.

Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe's strategic autonomy.