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France to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Howitzer Upkeep

France will tap income from frozen Russian assets to help maintain some 60 French-made Caesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

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France, Poland to Seal Alliance With Strategic Treaty

France and Poland on Friday will sign a new strategic cooperation treaty, with Polish leader Donald Tusk insisting that a mutual security pledge will be at the heart of the agreement.

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Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

Arquus has confirmed a deal to supply Sherpa station wagon vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers for the Cypriot National Guard.

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French Army Hopes for Combat-Ready Robots by 2040

France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers, and defense contractors.

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Iraq Receives Two Airbus H225M Multi-Role Helicopters

Iraq has received two H225M Caracal medium-lift helicopters from Airbus as part of a 14-helicopter deal signed last year.

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France Accuses Russian Military Intelligence of Cyberattacks

France has accused Russian military intelligence of being behind a series of cyberattacks against the country over the last decade.

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India Says Signs Deal With France for 26 Rafale Fighter Jets

India has signed a contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France, with the multi-billion-dollar deal to include both single and twin-seat planes.

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Kership Starts Construction of Montenegro Patrol Vessels

French defense contractor Kership has begun assembly of the Montenegrin Navy’s two offshore patrol vessels in Lorient as part of a contract signed in 2024.

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Israel Strikes South Beirut, Prompting Lebanese Appeal to Ceasefire Guarantors

Israel struck south Beirut on Sunday for the third time since a fragile November 27 ceasefire, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to call on its guarantors, France and the US, to force a halt.

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France Orders Advanced Sonobuoy Systems From Ultra Maritime

Thales has awarded Ultra Maritime a multi-product contract to supply active and passive sonobuoys to the French defense procurement agency.

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