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MILITARY1d agoFrance experiments with smaller tank units to evade drone attacksFrench Army commanders want to know if dispersed “Lego bricks” of Leclerc tanks and support vehicles can make themselves uninteresting to adversaries.Defense News
MILITARY1d agoFinland joins France's forward nuclear deterrence initiativeFinnish President Alexander Stubb stressed that Finland’s "foremost priority" was still to act as part of NATO and the EU and that the French initiative would not "replace or overlap with NATO’s nuclear deterrence."EuroNews [en]
MILITARY2d agoFinland to join France’s forward nuclear deterrentFinland has decided to join France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the measure to a country sharing a long border with Russia, the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday. France is extending its nuclear deterrent to European allies as the continent reassesses its security in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s shake-up of Nato. “Finland has decided to join forward deterrence,” the two countries said. “A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoFrance and Germany struggle to get their act together on European defenceAs the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach.EuroNews [en]
MILITARY2d agoFinland to join France's forward nuclear deterrentFinland is the 10th European country to agree to join France's nuclear deterrent plan. 'A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to begin implementing this cooperation,' the countries said in a statement on Monday.Le Monde [en]
MILITARY5d agoSafran and MBDA Receive Approval to Supply France New Long - range Land Strike Capability - Manufacturing / Robotics - Safran GroupSafran and MBDA have secured approval to provide France with a new long-range land strike capability. This signifies a major development in French defense procurement.newswiretoday.com · United States
MILITARYSep 1Sweden Signs Deal to Buy 4 Frigates From France , Deepen Defense CooperationSweden has signed an agreement to purchase four frigates from France and enhance defense cooperation between the two nations. This deal aims to bolster Sweden's naval capabilities and strengthen bilateral military ties.theepochtimes.com · United States
MILITARYAug 31France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country defenseFrance plans to supply Sweden with four frigates to strengthen the defense capabilities of the NATO member country. This indicates an agreement for military cooperation and defense enhancement.cecildaily.com · United States
MILITARYAug 22France promises interceptor missiles to Ukraine after latest deadly Russian drone strikes'It is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to... thwart this aggression,' said Marcron on Saturday, August 22, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing's Monday meeting to ramp up pressure on Moscow.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 13Why India is eyeing France’s next-generation combat aircraft tech amid jet shortageIndia is looking to join France’s sixth-generation fighter programme in a long-term bid to secure a role in the next era of air warfare, from advanced aircraft technology to the industrial work of designing and building future combat systems. But analysts said the move, while potentially a major step in India’s defence partnership with France, would do little to ease the country’s immediate shortage of combat jets. The defence ministry told Indian lawmakers last week that it had “initiated...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 8India Eyes France - Led FCAS , Moves Towards Sixth - Generation Fighter Jets As Parliamentary Panel Seeks Acquisition RoadmapIndia is considering participating in the France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program and is advancing its plans for acquiring sixth-generation fighter jets. A parliamentary panel is requesting a detailed acquisition strategy for these advanced military aircraft.freepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYAug 6Why is France developing a new nuclear strategy?As the US retreats from Europe and Russia adopts an aggressive posture, France plans to add weapons to its arsenalAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 5France taps auto industry to mass-produce military dronesFrance is engaging its auto industry to mass-produce military drones, signaling a strategic move to boost national defense capabilities and industrial output. This represents a notable development in defense technology and production.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 4General Chereshnia , France Alta Ares will jointly integrate AI guidance into Bullet anti - shahedron missile systemGeneral Chereshnia and France Alta Ares are partnering to integrate AI guidance into the Bullet anti-shahedron missile system. This collaboration signifies an advancement in military technology and artificial intelligence applications in defense.en.interfax.com.ua · Ukraine
MILITARYJul 25At France's space command center in Toulouse, the space war is already underwayAs satellite surveillance and communications play an increasingly crucial role in modern conflicts, Le Monde was granted rare access to France's new military space base in Toulouse, now at the forefront of these emerging challenges.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYJul 21France's nuclear expansion risks destabilizing European securityEurope’s security fears are real and legitimate. But deploying nuclear-capable aircraft to Russia's doorstep is not the answer, and Washington's contradictions are making things worse.On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron announced major changes to France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine: an increase for the first time since 1992 in France's nuclear stockpile. France will also stop publishing the size of its nuclear stockpile altogether. This opacity makes verification and arms control dialogue functionally impossible.Macron announced that France would adopt a policy of “forward deterrenceResponsible Statecraft
MILITARYJul 19France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defencesThe leaders of Germany and France announced on Friday that the German military would participate in a nuclear exercise under a French initiative to deepen European nuclear cooperation. The move by both countries to deepen nuclear cooperation underscores growing European defence self-reliance amid concerns about the future of US security commitments to the continent. “We will have German conventional forces participate in a nuclear exercise conducted by the French armed forces before the end of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 18France and Germany pledge to build a European rival to Palantir military AI softwareFrance and Germany have pledged to develop a European competitor to Palantir's military AI software, signaling a move towards technological independence in defense.thenextweb.com · United States
MILITARYJul 18Germany and France close ranks on defence after jet project collapseGermany and France are strengthening their defense cooperation following the collapse of a jet project. This indicates a realignment of European defense strategies.thelocal.fr · France
MILITARYJul 15France Clears Rafale to Use 68 mm Rockets Against DronesFrance has authorized its Rafale fighter jets to use 68 mm rockets as a counter-drone measure. This decision marks a development in drone defense strategies for the French military.theaviationist.com · United States
MILITARYJul 14France holds largest military parade ever in large show of unity for UkraineEvery year, France holds a military parade to celebrate its national holiday and the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress during the French revolution. But this year’s July 14th parade was the largest ever – President Emmanuel Macron had rallied European allies behind Ukraine for his last Bastille day parade in a large show of unity. Story by Caroline Baum.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 14Macron reviews troops for the last time at France's annual military paradeFrench president Emmanuel Macron presided over his last Bastille day military parade as president. This edition showcased over 6,000 troops, including 500 from the coalition of the willing. France's rearmament and Europe's strategic autonomy on full display. The event aims to show the US president and Russia's Vladimir Putin that Europe is united and stands ready to defend itself. For more, FRANCE 24 spoke to Paul Smith, head of Modern Languages, university of Nottingham.France 24 [en]
MILITARYJul 14Bastille Day: France holds parade with Ukraine in focusThe celebrations featured troops and warplanes from around Europe in a show of support for Ukraine, as it fends off Russia's ongoing invasion. It was Emmanuel Macron's last Bastille Day as France's president.DW News [en]
MILITARYJul 14France celebrates Bastille Day, Macron's last, with parade centering on UkraineThe final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron, the event brought together thousands of French troops but also two dozen foreign heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Le Monde [en]
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