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MILITARY8h agoFrance and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatusFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".RFI [en]
MILITARY5d agoFrance, Germany try to save face on joint tank projectParis and Berlin have insisted the Main Ground Combat System project is still alive, after France's top general said Germany pulled out.Politico Europe
MILITARY6d agoFrance to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister saysDefense News
MILITARYOct 6France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first timeDefense News
MILITARYOct 6France completes test of new nuclear-capable missileFrance's armed forces test-fired a new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, the defense ministry said. President Emmanuel Macron said the test 'demonstrates the credibility' of France's nuclear deterrent.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYOct 6France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile – Defence ministry"This technical success further demonstrates the credibility of our nuclear deterrent, whose long-term viability is assured," he added. The post France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile – Defence ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 6France test-fires new nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time"To be free, one must be feared," Emmanuel Macron has posted, weeks after vowing that hybrid attacks blamed on Russia would "not go unanswered".EuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 6France's Macron observes test of new nuclear-capable missile without warheadFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday observed the test firing of a new nuclear-capable missile without a warhead, according to the Elysée Palace and the Ministry of Defence.France 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 6Lebanon joined by Britain, France for three weeks of joint military drillsLebanon's army will hold three weeks of exercises with the British military from Tuesday, both sides said on Monday, with the drills to involve personnel and representatives from countries including France, Italy and the United States.RFI [en]
MILITARYOct 2France and Germany lead push to keep military space powers in national handsGermany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 1France increases defense budget despite strained public financesThe boost is in line with a new military planning law adopted over the summer.Politico Europe
MILITARYSep 29FRANCE 24 report: Anxious Ukrainian arms makers wait to sell abroadVolodymyr Zelensky is in New York, pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian arms producers say the country could be bringing in significant revenue of its own, if only they were allowed to export their products: they say their production capacity far exceeds what Ukraine can afford to buy. A year ago already, the president said he agreed – in theory. But in practice little has changed, and Ukrainian firms are growing impatient and anxious, as FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reports.France 24 [en]
MILITARYSep 26France sending military resources to Saudi Arabia brings discreet defense ties into spotlightBy announcing the deployment of soldiers, radars, and defense systems to protect Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, which has been targeted by the pro-Iranian Houthi forces from Yemen, President Macron is taking a geopolitical shift at a time when Riyadh is seeking to diversify its partnerships.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 25In the Middle East, France in search of military weightDÉCRYPTAGE - Le chef de l’État Emmanuel Macron a annoncé jeudi l’envoi de soldats en Arabie saoudite pour protéger les infrastructures énergétiques.Le Figaro International
MILITARYSep 25France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron saysFrance will send troops and defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, which is key for energy transport, Macron said.Defense News
MILITARYSep 25France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil routeRFI [en]
MILITARYSep 25No confirmation of possible Russian attacks on Italy, Spain and France — Defense Minister CrosettoItalian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that reports by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo about possible Russian drone attacks on Italy, Spain and France have not been confirmed.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYBREAKINGSep 24France To Send Troops To Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacksiraqsun.com · Iraq
MILITARYSep 24France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron saysFrance will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, ‌which is key for energy transport, French President…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 24Macron says France sees signs Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 more menMeduza [en]
MILITARYSep 24France to send 'military means' to protect Saudi oil port, Macron saysMacron emphasized that the French military did not intend to take part in any fighting, during a prime-time television interview.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYSep 24CIA warns Russia is preparing attacks on Spain, France or Italy with drones from the sea: reportThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 22France’s Modular Rampart Point Defense Launcher Has Gone To SeaThe launcher that can fire laser-guided rockets, small missiles, and more has emerged on a Mistral class amphibious assault ship. The post France’s Modular Rampart Point Defense Launcher Has Gone To Sea appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARYSep 18France’s Naval Group partners with Nibe Ltd. to develop underwater drones, mine countermeasuresThe two companies will leverage their respective expertise to work on underwater autonomous systemsThe Hindu