Armée de l'Air

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  French Caracal and Fennec Helicopters Conduct Counter-Drone Trials

  Jun 4, 2026 · France has successfully conducted its first helicopter-based counter-drone (C-UAS) live-fire trials, using Airbus H225M Caracal and AS555 Fennec helicopters to engage Shahed-type UAV targets.
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  Fennec Helicopter Assists in Paraglider Rescue

  Apr 13, 2026 · French Air and Space Force AS555 Fennec helicopter from EH 3/67 “Parisis” supported the rescue of a paraglider pilot trapped in a tree in the Ardennes, highlighting rapid SAR coordination.
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  French Caracal Conducts Deck Training in Caribbean

  Mar 2, 2026 · A French Air and Space Force H225M Caracal from BA 367 conducted touch-and-go deck landing training aboard the Floréal-class frigate Ventôse, strengthening Caribbean maritime interoperability.
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  A400M Air Refueling H225M Helicopters

  Jul 21, 2025 · Airbus completed testing campaign of air refueling H225M Caracal helicopters from an A400M Atlas cargo tanker aircraft
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  Delivery of First Two New H225M to France

  Jan 17, 2025 · The French Air and Space Force took delivery of the first two of eight Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters ordered in 2021 to replace the Pumas operated in overseas territories
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  Daily Life of a French Air Force Puma Helicopter Female Pilot

  Mar 11, 2024 · French Air and Space Force Captain Bérénice tells us about her daily life as a pilot in the 1/44 helicopter squadron at the Ventiseri-Solenzara air base