France

Australia to Scrap French-Built Military Helicopters

Australia announced it would scrap its fleet of French-made military helicopters, despite last-ditch lobbying by Paris to save the contract. 

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France Exploring ‘Largely-Ignored’ Higher Airspace

The French military is exploring ways to take advantage of a “largely-ignored” region in higher airspace to prepare for future battles.

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France Orders 200 Akeron Anti-Tank Missiles

France and MBDA have signed a contract to deliver 200 Akeron MP network-enabled anti-tank guided missiles for the French Armed Forces.

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French Jihadist Killed in Syria Clashes, His Group Says

A French jihadist has been killed fighting Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria, his faction announced.

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France Procures 50 Upgraded Leclerc Main Battle Tanks

The French defense procurement agency has ordered 50 upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks from local defense firm Nexter.

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Regional Force Leaves Tigray City as France, Germany Call for ‘Justice’

The Ethiopian army announced the withdrawal of a regional force from a key Tigrayan city under a peace deal to end two years of war.

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At Least 12 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Jihadists

At least 12 soldiers died in clashes with jihadists in central Mali, army and police officers said.

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Kyiv Can Win War in 2023 With Western Missiles: Presidency

Ukraine can win the war this year if Western powers increase weapons supplies, particularly long-range missile systems, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said.

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Japan, France Vow More Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged more security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

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Macron Promises ‘First Western Tanks’ for Ukraine

France is set to become the first Western country to deliver tanks to Ukraine, the French presidency announced.

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