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France Trials HELMA-P Laser Weapon From Horizon Destroyer

The French Navy has conducted another test of its HELMA-P laser weapon, from the Horizon-class Forbin destroyer.

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France Pushes Back Against German-Led Euro Air Defense Plan

France will host a meeting of European defense ministers to try to smooth out differences over the continent's joint air defense, after bristling at a German-led project that snubbed its manufacturers.

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US OKs $160M E-2C Hawkeye Sustainment Support for France

The US State Department has approved a potential sustainment support contract for France’s E-2C Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft.

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General Atomics Receives $1.2B Aviation Support Contract for US, French Aircraft Carriers

The US Navy has awarded General Atomics a $1.9 billion contract to support the aviation capabilities on US and French Navy aircraft carriers.

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China Nuke Arsenal Build-Up ‘Concern for Global Stability:’ G7

China's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal is a "concern to global and regional stability," Group of Seven leaders said.

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Italy Delivers SAMP/T Air Defense System to Ukraine

Ukraine has reportedly begun deploying the SAMP/T air defense system recently delivered by Italy.

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France to Send New Missiles to Ukraine for Counteroffensive: Macron

President Macron announced France will deliver new missiles to Ukraine for its upcoming counteroffensive against Russia.

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France Tests VSR700 Helicopter Drone in Full Operational Configuration

France has conducted another maritime trial of its VSR700 helicopter drone, this time featuring its full operational configuration.

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Macron Says France to Train Ukrainian Fighter Pilots

France's President Macron said his country had "opened the door" to training Ukrainian fighter pilots, even if he excluded sending any warplanes to Kyiv.

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Hensoldt Upgrades Weapon Locating Radars for Germany, France

Hensoldt has modernized weapon-locating Counter Battery Radar systems for Germany and France.

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