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France Says Russians Staged French ‘Atrocity’ in Mali

The French army says it has filmed Russian mercenaries burying bodies near a Malian military base.

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Russian Military ‘Advisor’ in Mali Killed by Road Bomb

A Russian national operating alongside Malian soldiers was killed by a roadside bomb in the center of the conflict-torn Sahel state, an army document and officials said.

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Mali Helicopter Fired ‘Close to’ UK Peacekeepers: London, UN Source

A Malian army helicopter fired several rockets "close to" British members of a UN peacekeeping force in the country, the UK defence ministry and UN said.

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EU Halting Military Training in Mali but Staying in Sahel

The EU decided to halt its military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday.

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French Nuclear Air-to-Surface Missile Tested, Ready for Production

The French government’s defense procurement and technology agency conducted a “qualification firing” of the upgraded air-to-surface missile recently.

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Indra to Provide Radar Systems to France

Indra has been selected to provide state-of-the-art traffic management and radar systems to three French airbases.

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Turkey Exploring Franco-Italian Air Defense System Purchase

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan explored the possibility of purchasing the Franco-Italian Aster SAMP/T air defense system during his visit to Brussels for the NATO summit last week

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France, Spain Award Airbus Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade Contract

The French and Spanish governments have awarded Airbus Helicopters a Tiger attack helicopter upgrade contract.

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French Army Says Senior AQIM Leader Djouadi Killed in Mali

France's army said that its anti-jihadist force in Mali had killed Yahia Djouadi, a "senior leader" of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb responsible for finance and logistics.

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Naval Group Introducing Belharra Frigate at World Defense Show

Naval Group is introducing its Belharra-class frigate during the first edition of the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia this week.

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