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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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India and France to Develop Fifth-Gen Fighter Engine: Report

India and France are close to concluding a deal to jointly develop an engine for the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

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Greece OKs ‘Biggest’ Naval Modernization Plan in 20 Years

The Greek government and several opposition parties have approved a multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize the country’s naval forces.

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C.Africa Releases French Peacekeepers After UN Outcry

The Central African Republic released four French soldiers in the United Nations' peacekeeping force in the CAR.

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France ‘Accelerating’ Troop Deployment to Romania

France is speeding up its deployment of troops to bolster NATO's eastern flank in Romania after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Thales to Equip German NH90 Frigate Helicopters With FLASH Sonar

Germany has tapped the services of Thales to equip the German Navy’s NH90 multi-role frigate helicopters with FLASH sonar.

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Nexter Awarded $681M Next-Gen Caesar Artillery Contract

The French government has awarded Nexter Systems a Caesar NG next-generation artillery system contract for 600 million euros ($681 million).

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French Military Reveals New Strategy to Control Seabed

The French Ministry of Armed Forces unveiled a new strategy to broaden the capabilities of the navy to control the seabed in its territorial waters.

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