Emmanuel Macron – Page 4 – The Defense Post

Jan- 2024 -

29 January

Air

From Choppers to Satellites: India, France Ink Key Security Deals

India has entered into an agreement with France to co-produce helicopters, satellites, and other defense hardware for their militaries.

17 January

Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the press

Staff Writer With AFP

France to Deliver 40 More Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Macron

France will deliver to Ukraine a new batch of 40 SCALP long-range cruise missiles as well as hundreds of bombs as Kyiv fights the Russian invasion, President Macron said.

Dec- 2023 -

22 December

Africa

France desert troops take to boats in Mali

Staff Writer With AFP

Last French Troops Bow Out of Africa’s Sahel

The last French troops withdrew from Niger, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.

Nov- 2023 -

10 November

Europe

Joe Saballa

France to Provide Dozens of Armored Vehicles to Lebanon

The French government will send dozens of armored vehicles to the Lebanese Army to assist its patrol missions.

Oct- 2023 -

19 October

Africa

A military truck of the Nigerien security forces, part of an escort to a French Army military convoy crosses the Lazaret district in Niamey

Staff Writer With AFP

First French Convoy Withdrawing From Niger Arrives in Chad: Military

The first French road convoy containing troops withdrawing from Niger following the overthrow of its president has arrived in Chad.

7 October

Africa

French soldiers of the 2e Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes prepare for a mission on the French BAP air base, in Niamey

Staff Writer With AFP

French Army to Begin Niger Pullout ‘This Week’

France said it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime.

Sep- 2023 -

16 September

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Says Ambassador to Niger ‘Literally Held Hostage’

President Emmanuel Macron said France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy.

Jul- 2023 -

13 July

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

India Approves in Principle Purchase of French Warplanes, Subs: Govt

India approved in principle the purchase of 26 French marine Rafale jets and three Scorpene-class submarines.

13 July

Asia Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg shake hands

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Rejects NATO Office in Japan

French President Macron opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties in the face of China.

May- 2023 -

17 May

Air