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France, India to Boost Defense, Security Ties

France and India will step up their defense and security partnership by improving intelligence and information sharing and conducting more joint military exercises.

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‘The UN’s Eyes’: French Navy Enforces North Korea Sanctions

The French navy is part of an international mission enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea, flying surveillance trips from the US Futenma base in Japan's Okinawa.

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Macron Says Australian PM Lied to Him Over Subs Spat

France's president Australia's prime minister outright lied to him over a canceled submarine deal, deepening an already fraught diplomatic crisis.

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Israel Holds Largest-Ever Air Force Drill With UAE Visit

Israel is holding its largest-ever air force exercise this week with the United Arab Emirates' air force chief set to inspect the drills. 

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France Launches State-of-Art Military Communications Satellite

France has successfully launched a state-of-the-art satellite into orbit to allow French forces across the globe to communicate swiftly and securely. 

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Mali Doubles Down on French ‘Abandonment’ With Troop Drawdown

Mali's prime minister reiterated his claim that France was deserting the country and accused Paris of failing to contain a deadly Islamist insurgency.

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US, Greece Expand Defense Ties Amid Mediterranean Tensions

Greece expanded a defense agreement with the US days after ratifying a separate deal with France in a tacit signal to Turkey following high tensions.

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Iraq Seeking ‘Russian, French, or South Korean’ Air Defense System

Iraq has allocated an undisclosed amount of money to purchase a "Russian, French, or South Korean air defense system," a member of the country’s parliament reportedly said.

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Greece to Buy French Warships in Boost for EU Defense

France and Greece signed a multibillion-euro deal for Athens to buy three French warships.

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Thousands in Mali Demonstrate in Support of Army Rulers

Thousands of people demonstrated in Mali's capital backing the nation's military rulers and protesting perceived foreign meddling in the Sahel state. 

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