https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-defense-procurement-and-technology-agency-dga/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/french-defense-procurement-and-technology-agency-dga/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/arianegroup-and-dlr-agree-to-collaborate-in-defence-technology-research/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67965 ArianeGroup and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have signed an MoU to collaborate on research into new defense technologies. The agreement covers security-relevant space technologies, in particular state-of-the-art materials and technologies, as well as space situational awareness (SSA) systems.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/arianegroup-wins-dga-contract-to-develop-the-fourth-version-of-the-m51-strategic-missile/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67712 The DGA has contracted ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the M51.4 strategic ballistic missile. The contract also marks the start of the M51.4's design and production, ensuring ongoing activity for ArianeGroup and hundreds of partner companies in the coming years. The M51.4's enhanced range, precision and penetration capabilities will subsequently reinforce the credibility of France's oceanic nuclear deterrent in response to evolving threats.]]>