Emmanuel Macron

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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French Air Defense Systems to Reach Ukraine in Weeks: Macron

France will deliver radar and air defense systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

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France to Step up Military Deployments in Eastern Europe

France will deploy more troops and equipment to Romania in the coming weeks and step up its presence elsewhere in eastern Europe.

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