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German Govt. Agrees to Boost Its Mali UN Contingent

Germany has agreed to raise its contingent in the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali to a maximum of 1,400 troops.

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Iraq to Import Advanced Weapons From US, France

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced that it has signed contracts with the US and France to import advanced military weapons and equipment.

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France Receives First Batch of SERVAL Armored Vehicles

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first SERVAL light multi-role armored vehicles from Nexter and Texelis.

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France Backs Out of P-75 Indian Submarine Project

Naval Group announced on Tuesday that it is pulling out of the multimillion-dollar P-75 submarine project for the Indian Navy.

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French Navy Launches New Class of Logistic Support Ships

French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique has launched the first of four vessels of the country navy's new logistic support Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force ships.

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Mali’s Junta Breaks off From Defense Accords With France

Mali's ruling junta is breaking off from its defense accords with former colonial ruler France, condemning "flagrant violations" of its national sovereignty by the French troops there.

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Thales, CS Group to Build PARADE Drone Countermeasure for France

The French defense procurement agency has selected Thales and CS Group to develop a drone countermeasures system.

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Russia Using German, French Weapons Against Ukraine: Report

Russia has reportedly been using high-powered weapons from France, Germany, and other European Union nations during its invasion of Ukraine.

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Thales Spy’Ranger 330 Drone Obtains Airworthiness Certification

The French defense procurement agency has given the Spy'Ranger 330 mini-drone its first type certification.

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Niger MPs to Vote on Foreign Troop Presence

Niger's MPs will for the first time debate the presence of foreign forces fighting jihadists in the impoverished Sahel nation.

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