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France’s first Falcon 8X Archange signals intelligence aircraft enters testing, with deliveries expected in 2028–2029

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France’s first Falcon 8X Archange signals intelligence aircraft has arrived at Évreux for military testing. The program’s delivery timetable now points to 2028–2029, marking a step toward fielding a new airborne intelligence capability for the French armed forces.

Discovered 2026-10-30T07:34:20.002667-07:00 | 2026-10-30T07:34:20.002667-07:00

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  • The aircraft’s arrival at Évreux moves the Archange program into military testing, a key step before the French armed forces can receive the platform.
  • Deliveries are now expected in 2028–2029, providing a revised timeline for France’s planned signals intelligence capability.

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