Emmanuel Macron

Burkina Faso Asked France Troops to Quit, Diplomatic Note Confirms

Burkina Faso asked France to move its troops out of the country, according to a diplomatic letter from the authorities there to Paris.

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France to Boost Defense Spending by a Third

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced plans to increase France's defense budget by a third for the next seven years.

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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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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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France Sends Air Defense Missiles to Ukraine: Macron

France has delivered more air defense missile systems and other weapons to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

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Macron Says Australia Submarine Cooperation Offer ‘On the Table’

Emmanuel Macron said an offer to cooperate with Australia on submarines still stood, after a bitter row threatened to torpedo relations.

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Macron Ends France’s Africa Mission, Ponders New Strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade.

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France, UK to Hold Defense Summit in Early 2023: Macron

Britain and France will hold a summit in early 2023 aimed at reinforcing their military and defense cooperation, French President Macron said.

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France to Unveil Shift in West Africa Anti-Jihadist Fight

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa.

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