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Exail Joins Babcock on Pilatus PC-7 Flight Simulation Contract for France

Exail and Babcock France will deliver flight simulation systems for training the French military pilots on the Pilatus PC-7 MKX.

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Exail, Grafinta to Equip Airbus SIRTAP Drone With Navigation Tech

French company Exail and Spanish firm Grafinta will supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit for Airbus’ SIRTAP tactical drone.

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France ‘Ready’ to Discuss Deploying Nuclear-Armed Planes in Europe: Macron

France is prepared to open discussions with other European countries on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons on their territory.

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Kership Launches Third Belgian Navy City-Class MCM Vessel

French company Kership has launched the third City-class mine countermeasures vessel for the Belgian Navy in Lorient.

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French Firm Pitches HIMARS Alternative as France’s MLRS Replacement

A mid-sized French firm will unveil a potential replacement for the French Army’s aging multiple launch rocket system in June.

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Israel Says Recognition of Palestinian State Will Force ‘Unilateral Actions’ in Response

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Sunday that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state would force Israel to take "unilateral actions," following announcements by several countries that they plan to take such a step.

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Putin Proposes Direct Ukraine Talks but Quiet on 30-Day Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations in the coming days to end the conflict in Ukraine but did not address a 30-day ceasefire proposal drawn up hours earlier by European allies of Kyiv, reportedly with US backing.

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European Leaders in Kyiv for Show of Solidarity Against Russia

The leaders of France, Britain, Germany, and Poland visited Ukraine on Saturday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing to ratchet up pressure on Russia until it agreed to a ceasefire in the three-year war.

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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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