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German MP Urges Split With France on Fighter Jet Project

A prominent German lawmaker Tuesday called for a split with France in a major next-generation fighter aircraft project, as a high-stakes decision looms on the European program's future.

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France Moves to AI-Enable Its Armed Forces in $58M Airbus Deal

France is accelerating the speed and sovereignty of its defense systems by integrating artificial intelligence.

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Croatia Bolsters Artillery Capabilities With 18 French Caesar MkII Howitzers

The Croatian government has signed an agreement to procure 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France.

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French Special Forces Helped Benin After Attempted Coup: Military

French special forces provided support to Beninese troops who put down an attempted coup, the head of the country's republican guard said.

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Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’

An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.

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France Probes Mystery Drone Flight Over Nuclear Sub Base

The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said Friday.

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Thales, AIO Team Up to Accelerate Egypt’s Defense Tech Sovereignty

French contractor Thales and Arab International Optronics in Cairo have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening Egypt’s drive for technological independence and boosting local defense manufacturing.

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Babcock Secures L-39 Aircraft Deal to Boost French Pilot Training

British defense and aerospace firm Babcock has clinched a deal to support the French armed forces with a high-performance aircraft to be used for pilot training and testing.

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Hensoldt Secures Renewed COBRA Radar Support Contract From France, Germany

Hensoldt has been contracted to provide new in-service support for the COBRA counter-battery radar system on behalf of France and Germany.

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France Boosts Military Space Resilience With New Ground Station Initiative

France’s Defence Innovation Agency has launched a ground-based initiative to enhance the country’s military space operations.

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