Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)
The second week of April has seen Russia move to expand its influence in Asia and ramp tensions in Ukraine. South Korea have Unveil its new KF-21 multirole jet and… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (5-10 April)"
Category: France
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French Army Tests Robots in Combat Scenarios
On 30-31 March, the French Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan military academy ran tests employing various robots and UGV (unmanned ground vehicles) alongside French troops. A multitude of robotic platforms were tested. Boston… Continue reading "French Army Tests Robots in Combat Scenarios"
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Stoltenberg and Blinken Define NATO as a Cornerstone of the International World Order
Just hours ahead of the NATO Summit which saw NATO members’ foreign ministers meet on 23 and 24 March, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken sat down for a discussion… Continue reading "Stoltenberg and Blinken Define NATO as a Cornerstone of the International World Order"
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FCAS Meets Obstacles In German Parliament
As the work on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) progresses a number of issues will need to be overcome. Earlier this year, the companies involved in the project had… Continue reading "FCAS Meets Obstacles In German Parliament"
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EU Launches $6 Billion initiative Aimed at Bolstering International Security
In a recent press release Brussels announced the decision of the European Council to establish the European Peace Facility (EPF). With a budget of around $6 billion (€5 billion) for… Continue reading "EU Launches $6 Billion initiative Aimed at Bolstering International Security"
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NATO Secretary General Presents 2020 Annual Report.
On 16 March 2021, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a conference announcing the release of his 2020 annual report. At over 140 pages, the document comprehensively details the achievements… Continue reading "NATO Secretary General Presents 2020 Annual Report."
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France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space
When looking up at night sky, France may not be the first thing to come to mind. Even so, among NATO nations, the country’s commitment to the idea of space… Continue reading "France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space"
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Dassault Group Heir, Billionaire Politician Olivier Dassault Killed In Helicopter Crash
Chairman of Dassault Group’s strategy and development committee and the French member of parliament for Oise’s first constituency , Olivier Dassault, was killed in a helicopter crash yesterday evening. He… Continue reading "Dassault Group Heir, Billionaire Politician Olivier Dassault Killed In Helicopter Crash"
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France Developing New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines
In an interview with the La Figaro newspaper the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, confirmed that development had begun of the next generation of Ballistic Missile Submarines… Continue reading "France Developing New Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarines"
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Rafale Low-Level Training Mishap Results In Village Power Outage
A French Air Force Rafale collided with power lines in the village of Le Castellet on Wednesday, briefly knocking out power to the village’s 300 residents in the south of… Continue reading "Rafale Low-Level Training Mishap Results In Village Power Outage"