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16 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

France Procures 50 Upgraded Leclerc Main Battle Tanks

The French defense procurement agency has ordered 50 upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks from local defense firm Nexter.

13 January

Africa

Farmers pass a tank that allegedly belonged to the Eritrean army on a road southwest of the Tigrayan capital, Mekele

Staff Writer With AFP

Regional Force Leaves Tigray City as France, Germany Call for ‘Justice’

The Ethiopian army announced the withdrawal of a regional force from a key Tigrayan city under a peace deal to end two years of war.

12 January

Africa

The Malian army on patrol in central Mali

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 12 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clashes With Jihadists

At least 12 soldiers died in clashes with jihadists in central Mali, army and police officers said.

11 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Kyiv Can Win War in 2023 With Western Missiles: Presidency

Ukraine can win the war this year if Western powers increase weapons supplies, particularly long-range missile systems, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak said.

10 January

Asia Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with French President Emmanuel Macron

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan, France Vow More Security Cooperation in Asia-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged more security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

5 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Promises ‘First Western Tanks’ for Ukraine

France is set to become the first Western country to deliver tanks to Ukraine, the French presidency announced.

3 January

Europe

Airbus high resolution military observation satellite.

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Poland Orders Two Military Observation Satellites From Airbus

The Polish government has signed a five-year deal with France to purchase two Airbus military observation satellites.

2 January

Arms

Ronald Watkins

Colombia Selects Nexter’s Caesar Howitzer

Colombia has selected the French defense firm Nexter’s Caesar 6×6 self-propelled howitzer for its military.

2 January

Arms

A French Caesar self-propelled howitzer fires into the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Southwest Asia, Iraq, Dec. 2, 2018. As part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, they are supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces as they clear the last remaining pockets of ISIS from the Middle Euphrates River Valley and prevent them from fleeing into Iraq. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania, France Ink Caesar Howitzer Agreement

Lithuania and France have finalized a bilateral agreement to procure new self-propelled howitzers in Paris.

2 January

War

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Takes Over NATO High Readiness Force for 2023

Germany has taken over authority of NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force for 2023, which will contain around 11,500 troops.

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