Christina Mackenzie

Christina Mackenzie was the France correspondent for Defense News.

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France performs first lock-on firing of MMP missile from new Jaguar vehicle

The first stage of integrating the MMP medium-range missile onto France’s new Jaguar armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle was successfully carried out last month when the weapon was fired from the retractable pod on the vehicle’s turret and hit a fixed target.

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Egypt bumps up its Rafale fleet by 30 new planes

The new acquisition complements the first Egyptian purchase of 24 Rafales six years ago and will up the Rafale fleet in the Egyptian Air Force to 54, making it the second-largest in the world after France.

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See France test-fire an M51 strategic missile into the Atlantic

The French DGA military-procurement agency successfully test fired the M51.2 strategic ballistic missile on Wednesday morning from its Biscarosse test site on France’s Atlantic coast.

French A400M completes helicopter-refueling drills

France has recently completed a series of test flights to move forward with certification of the A400M’s capability to refuel helicopters during flight, day and night.

Naval Group delivers French frigate with bolstered capabilities

Alsace’s role will be to provide anti-aircraft defense around the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle or around the Mistral-class helicopter landing docks as part of a naval air and amphibious group.

Naval Group trumpets its Australian industry focus in submarine deal

The French shipbuilder has committed to spending 60 percent of the Attack-class submarine program's value in Australia.

Naval Group, Chantiers de l’Atlantique team up for France’s new aircraft carrier

The new joint venture is held two-thirds by Naval Group and one-third by Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

France, Italy update their joint air-defense weapon for faster missiles

The two countries have announced they are cooperating on a new generation of the SAMP/T anti-air system they developed in the early years of this century to give it new capabilities.

France’s Arquus unveils Scarabée, a hybrid armored vehicle that moves like a crab

The company hopes the French forces will sign on as an initial client for the futuristic ride.

Dassault boss Trappier floats ‘Plan B’ considerations for the troubled FCAS warplane

French industry could go it alone, the executive hinted in a call with reporters.

France to begin building new ballistic missile subs

What's quieter than a school of shrimp? Apparently four submarines expected to replace France's current Le Triomphant-class boats currently in service.

French military orders first sigint suite to work across all services

Early capabilities of the new system will be delivered in 2023, and full capabilities by 2025, officials said.

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Christina Mackenzie

All Stories By Christina

The first stage of integrating the MMP medium-range missile onto France’s new Jaguar armored reconnaissance and combat vehicle was successfully carried out last month when the weapon was fired from the retractable pod on the vehicle’s turret and hit a fixed target.

The new acquisition complements the first Egyptian purchase of 24 Rafales six years ago and will up the Rafale fleet in the Egyptian Air Force to 54, making it the second-largest in the world after France.

The French DGA military-procurement agency successfully test fired the M51.2 strategic ballistic missile on Wednesday morning from its Biscarosse test site on France’s Atlantic coast.

France has recently completed a series of test flights to move forward with certification of the A400M’s capability to refuel helicopters during flight, day and night.

Alsace’s role will be to provide anti-aircraft defense around the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle or around the Mistral-class helicopter landing docks as part of a naval air and amphibious group.

The French shipbuilder has committed to spending 60 percent of the Attack-class submarine program's value in Australia.

The new joint venture is held two-thirds by Naval Group and one-third by Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

The two countries have announced they are cooperating on a new generation of the SAMP/T anti-air system they developed in the early years of this century to give it new capabilities.

The company hopes the French forces will sign on as an initial client for the futuristic ride.

French industry could go it alone, the executive hinted in a call with reporters.

What's quieter than a school of shrimp? Apparently four submarines expected to replace France's current Le Triomphant-class boats currently in service.

Early capabilities of the new system will be delivered in 2023, and full capabilities by 2025, officials said.

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