France

France to Conduct Biggest Ever War Games in 2023

France is planning its biggest ever military exercise involving 12,000 troops, a commander at the chiefs of staff said.

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Niger Army Says 15 Jihadists Killed

Niger's military reported killing 15 suspected motorbike-riding jihadists in a "riposte" carried out with French troops near the Mali border.

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Macron Ends France’s Africa Mission, Ponders New Strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade.

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France, UK to Hold Defense Summit in Early 2023: Macron

Britain and France will hold a summit in early 2023 aimed at reinforcing their military and defense cooperation, French President Macron said.

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Naval Group Launches First French Defense and Intervention Frigate

Naval Group has launched the French Navy’s first defense and intervention frigate, the Amiral Ronarc’h, at Lorient, France.

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France to Unveil Shift in West Africa Anti-Jihadist Fight

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa.

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French Navy to Receive Latest Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Variant in December: Report

MBDA will reportedly begin delivering the Exocet anti-ship missile’s latest variant to the French Navy in December.

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France Unveils Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

Naval Group introduced its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier concept designed to carry up to 32 fighter jets and a large number of helicopters.

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France Says to Train Up to 2,000 Ukrainian Soldiers

France will train up to 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers on its territory, Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said.

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French Air Defense Systems to Reach Ukraine in Weeks: Macron

France will deliver radar and air defense systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

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