French Army
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Mar- 2025 -16 MarchEurope
Macron Says Will Announce Plans to ‘Mobilize Civilians’
French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out bringing back mandatory military service but said he wanted to mobilize society in the face of Russian aggression.
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryEurope
France Conducts Bizarre Test of 1,000-Kg Bomb on Two-Kilometer Rail
The French Directorate General of Armaments has simulated launch conditions for its 1,000-kilogram bomb by testing it on a two-kilometer rail.
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11 FebruaryAir
Airbus Completes NH90 Caïman Helicopter Delivery for French Army
France’s Ministry of Defence has accepted the final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter from Airbus as part of a rotorcraft fleet expansion project for the army.
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10 FebruaryLand
French Army to Receive 530 Serval Armored Vehicles
France has procured 530 Serval 4x4 Lightweight Multirole Armored Vehicles as part of the army’s Synergy of Contact Reinforced by Versatility and Infovalorisation program.
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryEurope
France Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks.
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28 JanuaryEurope
French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle
The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.
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Dec- 2024 -21 DecemberAfrica
France Withdraws First Contingent of Soldiers From Chad
France began withdrawing soldiers from Chad, after N'Djamena last month abruptly ended military cooperation with the former colonial power.
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Nov- 2024 -13 NovemberEurope
France Assessing Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
The French Army is evaluating the Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher for its requirements, a senior French Army officer said recently.
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Oct- 2024 -9 OctoberEurope
French Army to Test Ability to Face Russia in ‘High-Intensity Conflict’
The French Army will evaluate its ability to confront Russia in a potential “high-intensity conflict” similar to the one in Ukraine.
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Jul- 2024 -22 July
Thales to Equip French Armored Vehicle With Satcom Capability
Thales has been contracted to supply 30 dual-band X/Ka ground-based satellite communication stations to the French Army.
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