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Britain, France Strike Deal to Develop New Missiles

Britain and France signed a deal to jointly develop new cruise and anti-ship missiles.

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Egypt, France Kick Off Military Drills in Mediterranean

Egypt has kicked off joint air and naval drills with France, one of its biggest arms suppliers, in the Mediterranean.

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Nearly 60 Rebel Fighters ‘Neutralized’ in Mali: Army

Eight soldiers and 57 "terrorists" were killed in clashes at a rebel base in northern Mali where rival jihadist groups are active.

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US-Led Anti-Jihadist Military Drills Begin in Ivory Coast

US-led anti-jihadist military drills began in Ivory Coast on Sunday, maintaining the West's counter-terror commitment in West Africa after France announced its withdrawal from Mali.

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France’s Mali Pullout Clears Path for Rivals: Experts

The withdrawal of French troops from Mali marks a loss of influence for Europe in Africa, leaving the way open for other powers, experts say.

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India to Receive Final Rafale Jets from France This Week

The last batch of three Rafale jets is scheduled to arrive in India from France this week, boosting Indian Air Force capabilities in the wake of a tense border dispute with neighboring China.

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Belgium Excludes Deployment of Troops to Mali for Now

Belgium has for now ruled out deploying a contingent of some 250 troops to Mali.

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France Unveils Flapping-Wing Military Drone

The French defense ministry recently unveiled a drone project inspired by bird and insect flight movements.

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France Says Air Strikes Kill 40 in Burkina Linked to Benin Attacks

French troops in an anti-jihadist mission have killed 40 militants in Burkina Faso.

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French Troops Kill 10 Jihadists Linked to Burkina Attack: French Military

French counter-terrorism forces killed ten suspected jihadists accused of involvement in a massacre of police officers in Burkina Faso last November.

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