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Jan 5, 2024 · From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster.
A France-trained force aims to strengthen ... - Associated Press News
Nov 14, 2024 · The French military force is training a whole new brigade of several thousand Ukrainian troops who will be joining the fight against Russia’s invasion armed with France-supplied tanks, artillery canons and other heavy weaponry.
France places $5.5 billion order for 42 new Rafale fighters
Jan 12, 2024 · PARIS — The French military has placed an order for over €5 billion ($5.5 billion) from aircraft-maker Dassault Aviation and partners Thales, Safran and MBDA for 42 more Rafale fighter jets...
Rafale jets, submarines push France’s defense exports to $19B in …
1 day ago · PARIS — French defense export orders had their second-best year ever in 2024, rising to more than €18 billion (US$18.6 billion) on demand for Rafale fighter jets and submarines, Armed Forces ...
France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe | AP News
Nov 9, 2022 · French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled Wednesday Nov.9, 2022 the country’s military strategy through the end of the decade for his nuclear-armed country, in the midst of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Armed forces Ministry | Ministère des Armées
News [Podcast] 75 Years of NATO: The Transatlantic Relationship Standing the Test of Time [2/2] The war in Ukraine has refocused the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on its primary mission: the collective defence of the European continent.
French Army head Schill talks force modernization ... - Defense News
Jun 16, 2024 · French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill has led the land force since July 2021, implementing a large-scale modernization effort called Scorpion that includes new connected armored...
France's parliament approves big boost in ... - Associated Press News
Jul 13, 2023 · France’s parliament on Thursday approved a multi-billion-euro boost to military spending through the rest of this decade, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fast-growing global threats.
France threatens to strong-arm industry to boost missile output
Mar 27, 2024 · PARIS — The French government has threatened local defense firms with measures including requisitioning and order prioritization to accelerate the production of missiles and artillery shells.
France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget - BBC
Jan 20, 2023 · French President Emmanuel Macron has detailed plans for a major boost to the armed forces, to meet modern threats including Russia's war in Ukraine. The next seven-year budget would increase to...