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Aug- 2023 -7 AugustAfrica
Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline
Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.
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3 AugustEurope
Germany Rules Out Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius again ruled out supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, saying it was "not a top priority."
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1 AugustSea
French, Italian Horizon Frigates to Receive Mid-Life Upgrade
OCCAR has awarded Naviris and EUROSAM a mid-life upgrade contract for the French and Italian Navy’s Horizon-class frigates.
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyAfrica
Niger Putschists Accuse France of Wanting to ‘Intervene Militarily’
Niger's new junta accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
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26 JulyBusiness
Rafale Sales Help France Reach Arms Exports Record
France said its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context of rising global defense spending after Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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24 JulyEurope
Naval Group Rolls Out France’s Third Barracuda-Class Nuclear Sub
French shipbuilding company Naval Group rolled out the third Barracuda-class submarine last week.
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17 JulyLand
France Receives 500th Griffon Multi-Role Armored Vehicle
France has taken delivery of its 500th Griffon multi-role armored vehicle from the consortium of Nexter, Thales, and Arquus.
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13 JulyAsia Pacific
India Approves in Principle Purchase of French Warplanes, Subs: Govt
India approved in principle the purchase of 26 French marine Rafale jets and three Scorpene-class submarines.
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13 JulyPolitics
Macron Rejects NATO Office in Japan
French President Macron opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties in the face of China.
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11 JulyAir
France to Send Ukraine SCALP Long-Range Missiles: Macron
France will provide Ukraine with SCALP long-range cruise missiles to help Kyiv's forces strike targets deep behind Russian lines, President Macron said.
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