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La nationalisation d'Areva TA coûtera au moins 253 millions d'euros à l'Etat
"The acquisition of this activity, considered as strategic by the French State, was recorded in December. As expected, the State Investment Agency (APE) will take a majority share of 50.32%.
The nationalization of Areva TA, which produces the nuclear propulsion systems of the French navy, was authorized by an order published Tuesday in the Official Journal, for an amount between 253.6 and 281.3 million euros.
Areva TA is specialized in the design and maintenance of nuclear reactors of French military buildings, including Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier, French nuclear attack submarines (SNA) and French launcher (SNLE) .
The acquisition of this activity, considered as strategic by the French State, was recorded in December. As expected, the State Investment Agency (APE) will take a majority share of 50.32%.
DCNS to go up to the capial
In addition, the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) will also take up 20.32% of the capital, but will only pay 4.5 million euros, according to a second order published in the Official Journal. The remaining 30% will be shared between the shipbuilder DCNS which will rise from 6.5% to 20% of the capital, and the electrician EDF who will retain about 10%.
The company has so far been 83.5% owned by the Areva Group (itself controlled by the State), whose severe financial difficulties have led to restructuring and refocusing on nuclear fuel cycle activities."
La nationalisation d'Areva TA coûtera au moins 253 millions d'euros à l'Etat
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"The acquisition of this activity, considered as strategic by the French State, was recorded in December. As expected, the State Investment Agency (APE) will take a majority share of 50.32%.
The nationalization of Areva TA, which produces the nuclear propulsion systems of the French navy, was authorized by an order published Tuesday in the Official Journal, for an amount between 253.6 and 281.3 million euros.
Areva TA is specialized in the design and maintenance of nuclear reactors of French military buildings, including Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier, French nuclear attack submarines (SNA) and French launcher (SNLE) .
The acquisition of this activity, considered as strategic by the French State, was recorded in December. As expected, the State Investment Agency (APE) will take a majority share of 50.32%.
DCNS to go up to the capial
In addition, the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) will also take up 20.32% of the capital, but will only pay 4.5 million euros, according to a second order published in the Official Journal. The remaining 30% will be shared between the shipbuilder DCNS which will rise from 6.5% to 20% of the capital, and the electrician EDF who will retain about 10%.
The company has so far been 83.5% owned by the Areva Group (itself controlled by the State), whose severe financial difficulties have led to restructuring and refocusing on nuclear fuel cycle activities."
Istres air base 125 prepares for arrival of A330 MRTT Phénix refueling tankers
On December 15, 2015, Airbus Defense and Space announced in a press release that the Directorate General of Armaments had just placed a first firm order for eight A330 MRTT tankers "Phénix" for the benefit of the French Air Force .
At the time, the official communiqué stated that "these aircraft constitute the second tranche of the multi-year contract for twelve A330 MRTTs, signed by the French Ministry of Defense in November 2014, bringing the total order to nine aircraft."
The first French A330 MRTT is to join the Air Force in 2018, the second in 2019 and the rest of the aircraft ordered should be received in subsequent years, with a rate of one to two aircraft per year.
It is in this context that the air base 125 of Istres-Le Tubé, home of the GRV 2/91 "Brittany" and its C-135FR / KC-135R began a series Of work that aims to prepare the arrival of these Phoenix.
In addition to the installation of much larger maintenance and protection sheds than those used for the Stratotanker, the work also consists of a "complete refurbishment of the surface covering and beaconing of the aeronautical platform" (runway and traffic lanes) , According to the AIP SUP published on 16 March 2017 by the Aeronautical Information Service of the DGAC.
Indeed, the official record explains that "this large-scale project is spread over a period of 18 months from 15 April 2017" and that it breaks down into several phases until its theoretical end in mid-October 2018.
Of these six phases, the first phase, which runs from April 27 to August 15, 2017 (theoretically), is to run for four months.
Throughout Phase 1, movements of military and civil aircraft will be disrupted and will have to adapt to the work. As a result, several measures have been taken to ensure total safety in the area:
If the runway (15 or 33), which is normally 5,000 meters long, is shortened, the fighter jets must not, for example, "put full throttle on brakes over the first 300 meters of runway 33".
For helicopters, helicopters must use only the "main runway for the take-off and landing phases", and they are prohibited from deploying from the "main area" on the map of "surface movements" because the latter Is located close to the work area ".
According to our information, the works must take into account the numerous bombs dating from the Second World War, used for the bombing of the military ground of time and which did not explode during the operations.
At these sites, "we must always start by decontaminating possible old ammunition and here, the work would be consistent," it is said.
On December 15, 2015, Airbus Defense and Space announced in a press release that the Directorate General of Armaments had just placed a first firm order for eight A330 MRTT tankers "Phénix" for the benefit of the French Air Force .
At the time, the official communiqué stated that "these aircraft constitute the second tranche of the multi-year contract for twelve A330 MRTTs, signed by the French Ministry of Defense in November 2014, bringing the total order to nine aircraft."
The first French A330 MRTT is to join the Air Force in 2018, the second in 2019 and the rest of the aircraft ordered should be received in subsequent years, with a rate of one to two aircraft per year.
It is in this context that the air base 125 of Istres-Le Tubé, home of the GRV 2/91 "Brittany" and its C-135FR / KC-135R began a series Of work that aims to prepare the arrival of these Phoenix.
In addition to the installation of much larger maintenance and protection sheds than those used for the Stratotanker, the work also consists of a "complete refurbishment of the surface covering and beaconing of the aeronautical platform" (runway and traffic lanes) , According to the AIP SUP published on 16 March 2017 by the Aeronautical Information Service of the DGAC.
Indeed, the official record explains that "this large-scale project is spread over a period of 18 months from 15 April 2017" and that it breaks down into several phases until its theoretical end in mid-October 2018.
Of these six phases, the first phase, which runs from April 27 to August 15, 2017 (theoretically), is to run for four months.
Throughout Phase 1, movements of military and civil aircraft will be disrupted and will have to adapt to the work. As a result, several measures have been taken to ensure total safety in the area:
If the runway (15 or 33), which is normally 5,000 meters long, is shortened, the fighter jets must not, for example, "put full throttle on brakes over the first 300 meters of runway 33".
For helicopters, helicopters must use only the "main runway for the take-off and landing phases", and they are prohibited from deploying from the "main area" on the map of "surface movements" because the latter Is located close to the work area ".
According to our information, the works must take into account the numerous bombs dating from the Second World War, used for the bombing of the military ground of time and which did not explode during the operations.
At these sites, "we must always start by decontaminating possible old ammunition and here, the work would be consistent," it is said.
Bernard
Junior Member
So no complete clean sheet design for a 5th gen? I thought 5th gen incorporated lots of stealthy features? This looks the exact opposite,
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Next-Gen. Rafale F4 to Fly in 2023
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Mar 23, 2017
Addressing the growing domestic and international demand for the French fighter aircraft, and the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) will soon begin a six-year development phase of the next-generation . The French Minister of Defense, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, authorized the start of development of the next generation variant of the Rafale. The aircraft will introduce new capacities empowered by the modern missile and engine technologies.
The new variant will follow the Rafale F3-R currently in development and scheduled to complete the qualification testing next year. now produces Rafales to fulfill French orders for 180 aircraft, along with sales of 78 more aircraft for Egypt and India. The French Air Force could order additional 45 as it phases out older Mirage 2000 aircraft. The first fully equipped F4 aircraft are expected to enter service in 2025, though certain functions will be available in 2023. It will be part of the fifth production tranche (2019-2025), delivering on French and export orders.
Since plans to maintain the Rafale with its air and naval air forces at least through 2040, the French Ministry of Defense invests in the continuous modernization and upgrading of the aircraft. €1 billion were allocated for the development of the current variant – F3-R, which will integrate the Meteor, ’s new extended-range air/air missile. Relying on a new AESA radar fitted to the aircraft the Meteor will be able to engage aerial targets from ranges exceeding 100 km. In the air/ground domain, the F3-R variant will be cleared to carry the new target designation pod PDL-NG from Thales. Other upgrades include the installation of an upgraded Link 16 terminal, improved – Mod 5 compatible IFF and buddy refueling pods for the French Navy’s Rafale N.
Rafale Pilot using the Fighter Sphere tablet. Sphere is an integrated Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) that greatly reduces pilot workload dealing with important but non-critical tasks during pre-flight and in flight. Photo: Dassault Aviation by P. Sagnes.
Given its role replacing Mirage 2000 variants currently in service, will likely include weapon integration modifications to include new variants of air/air Mica, Scalp and the nuclear cruise missile ASMP-A (currently deployed exclusively on Mirage 2000N). However, due to the relatively short span of the program, it is likely to focus mainly on capabilities based on software and limited hardware upgrades.
Further, into the future, the program could introduce significant airframe changes, as part of the Rafale’s mid-life modifications. These upgrades could include cockpit redesign or introduction of low-observability modifications to better position this 4.5 generation fighter against modern and future fighters.
“The F4 standard will incorporate operational experience feedback and enable continuous improvement of the RAFALE to be maintained. It will reinforce the national skills and technological capabilities essential for preparing the development of the next generation of combat aircraft”, stated Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “I am also delighted that the Defense Ministry underlines the need to continue with the acquisition of the Rafale, beyond the 4th tranche currently in production, in order primarily to meet the needs of the French Air Force,” Trappier added.
The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and with the French Air Force in 2006. With more than 30,000 flight hours in operations, it has proven its worth in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq, and Syria. Beyond (180 aircraft ordered) the Rafale was ordered by Egypt (24), Qatar (24) and India (32).
Rafale B delivered to Egypt seen here in flight. Photo: Dassault Aviation – A. Pecchi
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Next-Gen. Rafale F4 to Fly in 2023
By -
Mar 23, 2017
Addressing the growing domestic and international demand for the French fighter aircraft, and the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) will soon begin a six-year development phase of the next-generation . The French Minister of Defense, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, authorized the start of development of the next generation variant of the Rafale. The aircraft will introduce new capacities empowered by the modern missile and engine technologies.
The new variant will follow the Rafale F3-R currently in development and scheduled to complete the qualification testing next year. now produces Rafales to fulfill French orders for 180 aircraft, along with sales of 78 more aircraft for Egypt and India. The French Air Force could order additional 45 as it phases out older Mirage 2000 aircraft. The first fully equipped F4 aircraft are expected to enter service in 2025, though certain functions will be available in 2023. It will be part of the fifth production tranche (2019-2025), delivering on French and export orders.
Since plans to maintain the Rafale with its air and naval air forces at least through 2040, the French Ministry of Defense invests in the continuous modernization and upgrading of the aircraft. €1 billion were allocated for the development of the current variant – F3-R, which will integrate the Meteor, ’s new extended-range air/air missile. Relying on a new AESA radar fitted to the aircraft the Meteor will be able to engage aerial targets from ranges exceeding 100 km. In the air/ground domain, the F3-R variant will be cleared to carry the new target designation pod PDL-NG from Thales. Other upgrades include the installation of an upgraded Link 16 terminal, improved – Mod 5 compatible IFF and buddy refueling pods for the French Navy’s Rafale N.
Rafale Pilot using the Fighter Sphere tablet. Sphere is an integrated Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) that greatly reduces pilot workload dealing with important but non-critical tasks during pre-flight and in flight. Photo: Dassault Aviation by P. Sagnes.
Given its role replacing Mirage 2000 variants currently in service, will likely include weapon integration modifications to include new variants of air/air Mica, Scalp and the nuclear cruise missile ASMP-A (currently deployed exclusively on Mirage 2000N). However, due to the relatively short span of the program, it is likely to focus mainly on capabilities based on software and limited hardware upgrades.
Further, into the future, the program could introduce significant airframe changes, as part of the Rafale’s mid-life modifications. These upgrades could include cockpit redesign or introduction of low-observability modifications to better position this 4.5 generation fighter against modern and future fighters.
“The F4 standard will incorporate operational experience feedback and enable continuous improvement of the RAFALE to be maintained. It will reinforce the national skills and technological capabilities essential for preparing the development of the next generation of combat aircraft”, stated Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “I am also delighted that the Defense Ministry underlines the need to continue with the acquisition of the Rafale, beyond the 4th tranche currently in production, in order primarily to meet the needs of the French Air Force,” Trappier added.
The Rafale entered service with the French Navy in 2004 and with the French Air Force in 2006. With more than 30,000 flight hours in operations, it has proven its worth in combat in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq, and Syria. Beyond (180 aircraft ordered) the Rafale was ordered by Egypt (24), Qatar (24) and India (32).
Rafale B delivered to Egypt seen here in flight. Photo: Dassault Aviation – A. Pecchi
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TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
They are just updating the Rafale which is fine but you can't turn a 4th gen into a 5th or 6th gen. you can integrate some features but not all. this is what i like to call a gen 4.75
Bernard
Junior Member
But to call it next gen is just propaganda or a sales pitch
oh you cheeky Frenchies
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
They are not the only ones Mig, Sukhoi, Boeing, Eurofighter, SAAB have all done it.But to call it next gen is just propaganda or a sales pitch
He is bad with FrenchBut to call it next gen is just propaganda or a sales pitch
but he get right
LIMA 2017: Kership from France Showcased its Logistic Support & Projection Vessel LSPV 90
At LIMA 2017, the Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace Exhibition held last week in Malaysia, French company (a joint-venture between DCNS and Piriou) was showcasing one of the latest addition to its range of surface vessels: The Logistic Support & Projection Vessel (LSPV) 90.
A company representative at the show told Navy Recognition that the LSPV 90 was specifically designed to answer the needs of a customer and was first unveiled (to select potential customers) during the Euronaval 2016 exhibition in October 2016. "The design of the vessel is still ongoing and we are still working on some details" explained the Kership representative.
The design of the LSPV 90 is quite unique: With just 90 meters in length, you get a true multi-purpose vessel capable of a large spectrum of missions such as EEZ surveillance, peacekeeping forces deployment, disaster-relief or humanitarian crisis intervention...
According to Kership, The LSPV 90 is a versatile ocean-going vessel designed for logistic support missions, joint forces projection and medical support. Her amphibious capabilities, large storage and cargo capacities make the ship particularly adapted to advanced support missions.
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At LIMA 2017, the Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace Exhibition held last week in Malaysia, French company (a joint-venture between DCNS and Piriou) was showcasing one of the latest addition to its range of surface vessels: The Logistic Support & Projection Vessel (LSPV) 90.
A company representative at the show told Navy Recognition that the LSPV 90 was specifically designed to answer the needs of a customer and was first unveiled (to select potential customers) during the Euronaval 2016 exhibition in October 2016. "The design of the vessel is still ongoing and we are still working on some details" explained the Kership representative.
The design of the LSPV 90 is quite unique: With just 90 meters in length, you get a true multi-purpose vessel capable of a large spectrum of missions such as EEZ surveillance, peacekeeping forces deployment, disaster-relief or humanitarian crisis intervention...
According to Kership, The LSPV 90 is a versatile ocean-going vessel designed for logistic support missions, joint forces projection and medical support. Her amphibious capabilities, large storage and cargo capacities make the ship particularly adapted to advanced support missions.
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