The following is a list of military aircraft currently in service in the three main branches of the French Armed Forces: French Army, French Navy, and French Air and Space Force. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Air Force

France has used many military aircraft both in the French Air and Space Force, and other branches of its armed forces. Multiple aircraft were designed and built in France, but many aircraft from elsewhere, or part of joint ventures have been used as well.

For more than 110 years, the French Air Force has been a military mainstay in Europe. From WWI Biplanes and WWII Fighters to the first jet fighters and today’s models, France has long been at the center of aviation innovation. These are …

France was a leading nation, alongside the United States, United Kingdom and Italy in implementing the UN sponsored no-fly zone in Libya (NATO Operation Unified Protector), deploying 20 fighter aircraft to Benghazi in defense of …

Current aircraft of the French Air Force including attack, fighter, bomber, transport, and special mission types.

1 day ago · The first French Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets pledged to Kyiv have arrived in Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Feb. 6. "On June 6, 2024, (French President) Emmanuel Macron ...

Dec 1, 2024 · Airframes classified as fighter, interceptor, or strike types including multirole and excluding dedicated bombers and CAS (Close-Air Support). Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.

There are a total of [ 344 ] France Aircraft List (Current and Former Types) entries in the Military Factory. Entries are listed by initial year of service descending, then grouped by designation (A-to-Z) to better showcase a given country's evolution in the field of aviation.

Jan 12, 2024 · PARIS — France has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation in a deal worth more than €5 billion (U.S. $5.5 billion), the Armed Forces Ministry announced Friday. The purchase...

Jan 1, 2025 · Currently there are 26 of these aircraft in service. These fighter jets were introduced in 1979, developed by Dassault Aviation. With a top speed of 1,453 mph (just under Mach 2), it is one...