France

France to Step up Military Deployments in Eastern Europe

France will deploy more troops and equipment to Romania in the coming weeks and step up its presence elsewhere in eastern Europe.

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France to Equip Eurodrones With Akeron Air-to-Ground Missile

France has selected MBDA to equip its future fleet of Eurodrone unmanned aircraft systems with Akeron LP air-to-ground missiles.

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ECA Group to Supply Electrical Systems for French Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Submarines

TechnicAtome has awarded ECA Group a contract to deliver electrical systems for the French Navy’s third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine program.

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France Proposes $2.9B Defense Budget Hike

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has proposed a $42.9 billion defense budget for 2023, marking an increase in defense spending for the sixth year in a row.

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France, Denmark Negotiate Additional Caesar Howitzers for Ukraine: Report

France is reportedly negotiating to deliver up to a dozen additional Caesar cannons to Ukraine, originally procured by Denmark.

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UK Kicks Off ‘Joint Warrior’ Exercise With Nine Nations, 11,000 Troops

The UK has kicked off its “biggest” military exercise involving more than 11,000 troops and military assets from nine other nations.

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Blaze-Hit French Nuclear Submarine Suffers New Fire: Officials

A French nuclear submarine that was devastated by a blaze in 2020 has suffered another fire onboard as its repairs neared completion.

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French Navy Receives First Airbus H160 Helicopter

The French Navy has taken delivery of its first of six H160 medium utility helicopters from aerospace firm Airbus.

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France Says European Fighter Jet ‘Will Be Completed’

France's defense minister sought to dispel doubts over plans to build the next-generation European fighter jet, saying the project "will be completed."

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Russia Warns France About ‘Unacceptable’ Arms Deliveries to Ukraine

Russia's deputy foreign warned France against the "unacceptable" delivery of weapons to Ukraine.

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