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Call from the defense minister: Russia warns France against sending troops to Ukraine
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France denies Russia's claim of Ukraine talks after rare phone call yields different accounts
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/04/france-denies-russia-s-claim-of-ukraine-talks-after-rare-phone-call-yields-different-accounts_6667362_4.html
France supplies Ukraine with “hundreds” of vehicles and missiles: France's defense minister has announced that he wants to deliver "hundreds" of vehicles and ...
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France to provide new missiles, used armored vehicles to Ukraine, defense minister says
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The ‘menacing’ call with Russia that’s turning into a diplomatic headache for France
politico.eu/article/phone-call-russia-france-lecornu-shoigu-diplomatic-headache-terror-attack-moscow/
Military aid for Ukraine: Blinken praises "burden-sharing" between Europe and America
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Shoigu warns France against deploying troops to Ukraine in rare phone call - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/04/shoigu-warns-france-against-deploying-troops-to-ukraine-in-rare-phone-call/
France to send European equivalent of American Patriot Aster 30 missiles to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/31/france-to-send-european-equivalent-of-american-patriot-aster-30-missiles-to-ukraine/
Putin speaks of Hitler and Napoleon: phone call between Moscow and Paris ends with “lies and threats”
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France's defense chief Lecornu breaks 1.5-year silence, calls Russia's Shoigu - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/03/frances-defense-chief-lecornu-breaks-1-5-year-silence-calls-russias-shoigu/
France to ramp up Caesar guns production for Ukraine: France is boosting production of its Caesar self-propelled howitzers, aiming to provide crucial support to ...
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France to supply 78 Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine soon: French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that Paris will soon be able to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448276/
France ‘would not rule out’ requisitions to speed up arms production, defence minister says
euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/france-would-not-rule-out-requisitions-to-speed-up-arms-production-defence-minister-says/
🇦🇲🇫🇷#Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan (@papikyan_suren ) and his #French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu ) have signed a number of contracts during their meeting ... Show more
🇫🇷#French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu (@SebLecornu ) has announced his upcoming visit to 🇦🇲#Armenia
France to order 100 drones for Ukraine: France will order 100 drones from French company Delair which will be delivered to Ukraine this summer.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/1/7444438/
Russia threatened French planes in the Black Sea, Paris says: Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said it’s a bid to “intimidate” France.
politico.eu/article/russia-threatened-french-planes-in-the-black-sea-says-french-minister/
Three French defence companies plan to set up production in Ukraine: Three French defence companies are to establish partnerships with Ukrainian companies to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/8/7445614/
2 EU countries announce creation of air defence coalition for Ukraine: Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Boris Pistorius and Sébastien Lecornu ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/14/7441899/
Ammunition, spare parts and more: A Franco-German arms factory in Ukraine: Berlin and Paris are to jointly produce defense technology in Ukraine ...
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France 'doesn't rule out' requisitions for war production: Paris has been pushing its army to produce more and faster since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/03/26/france-doesn-t-rule-out-requisitions-for-war-production_6655543_7.html
Armenian Defense Minister meets French counterpart in Yerevan : YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan has held a meeting with his ...
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France and Germany reach ‘breakthrough’ on joint tank plans: Defence ministers portray joint defence projects as sign of mending ties between Paris and Berlin
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Nuclear weapons: France to restart tritium production with EDF: France's Minister for the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, announced on Monday (18 March) a new ...
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Armament problems: The German-French main battle tank is stuck: The mega-arms project MGCS is stalling. Because Berlin and Paris continue to disagree. Instead ...
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Black Sea: Russia is said to have threatened to shoot down French planes: France accuses Russia of threatening to shoot down reconnaissance aircraft ...
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Paid articlePaid France's Defence Ministry: No plans to send ground forces to Ukraine, exploring alternative options
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⚡️"At the moment, there is no talk of sending ground troops to fight in Ukraine," said French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu in an interview ... Show more
France to produce 78 Caesar howitzers for Ukraine in one year: France can produce 78 Caesar self-propelled howitzers for Ukraine by early 2025.
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France ramps up weapons production for Ukraine and says Russia is scrutinizing the West's mettle
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Quick Glance: France Increases Weapons Production for Ukraine
- France plans to deliver more Caesar artillery systems to Ukraine and accelerate weapons production.
- Funding and delivery of 78 self-propelled 155mm howitzers to Ukraine is underway.
- France is seeking 280 million euros from other allies of Ukraine to pay for 60 more Caesars.
- France is increasing shell deliveries for 155mm guns to 3,000 per month, up from 1,000 at the start of the war.
France's Defense Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, announces monthly deliveries of 50 AASM Hammer precision-guided bombs to Ukraine ... Show more t.me/yigal_levin
Macron contemplates cabinet reshuffle: French President Emmanuel Macron may appoint a new prime minister to replace Elisabeth Borne as early as Monday.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/01/08/macron-contemplates-cabinet-reshuffle_6411200_7.html
Quick Glance: Élisabeth Borne Steps Down: Macron to Revamp Government
- Borne has been Prime Minister since mid-May 2022.
- Speculation about a potential restructuring of the French government has been ongoing for days.
- Dispute over the immigration law is straining President Macron's government.
- Borne submits her resignation after tirelessly seeking compromises.
France replaces Caesar howitzers sent to Ukraine: Sebastien Lecornu, the Minister of the Armed Forces of France, recently announced the official delivery of the ...
defence-blog.com/france-replacing-caesar-self-propelled-howitzers-sent-to-ukraine/
France says successfully tests ballistic missile: France said it had successfully tested without a nuclear load the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on Saturday ...
thelocal.fr/20231119/france-says-successfully-tests-ballistic-missile
Macron attempts damage control after comments criticizing Israel: The French president’s initial response to the war was seen as breaking with France’s pro-Arab ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-israel-comments-benjamin-netanyahu/
France to send armoured vehicles, medicines to Lebanese army: France will send dozens of armoured vehicles to the Lebanese army so it can properly carry out ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231107-france-to-send-armoured-vehicles-medicines-to-lebanese-army
French army minister to visit Lebanon amid rising regional tensions: Sebastien Lecornu, France's minister of the armed forces, will meet with officials in ...
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Philippines and France to pursue key defence pact: Defence ministers for the Philippines and France vowed Saturday to pursue an agreement that would allow them ...
thelocal.fr/20231202/philippines-france-to-pursue-key-defence-pact
France reaffirms support for Indo-Pacific security: France remains consistent in its support for regional security in the Indo-Pacific, according to French ...
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LEAD 1 Philippines et France renforcent leur coopération en matière de défense: Les Philippines et la France vont renforcer leur coopération en matière de ...
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France to boost Armenia's air defences with radars, missiles - minister: France is helping Armenia to improve its air defence capacity with the sale of three ...
reuters.com/world/france-boost-armenias-air-defences-with-radars-missiles-minister-2023-10-23/
France test-launches M51.3 unarmed nuclear missile: French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed immense satisfaction following the successful ...
defence-blog.com/france-test-launches-m51-3-unarmed-nuclear-missile/
For second time in a week, Sisi meets with France’s Minister of Defense - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
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France sends second helicopter carrier to Gaza coastline eyeing medical help: Paris has already sent the Tonnerre carrier to support Gaza hospitals, however ...
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Sisi discusses latest developments in Gaza with France’s defence minister - Defence - Egypt
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Macron sends defense minister on Middle East tour: Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu's unexpected trip, which began in Egypt and is due to end in Israel on ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/11/15/macron-sends-defense-minister-on-middle-east-tour_6258047_4.html
French defense minister to go to Middle East, first visit to Israel since 2000: France’s Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu is being dispatched as of Tuesday to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/11/14/French-defense-minister-to-go-Middle-East-first-visit-to-Israel-since-2000
Umerov, Lecornu discuss localization of defense production in Ukraine: In a phone call, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and French Armed Forces Minister ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/3784959-umerov-lecornu-discuss-localization-of-defense-production-in-ukraine.html
France announces sale of weapons to Armenia: Yerevan has agreed to purchase radar systems from the French group Thales amid fears that Azerbaijan might seek to ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/10/23/france-announces-sale-of-defensive-weapons-to-armenia_6197013_4.html
French Defenñe Minister arrives in Ukraine : French DefenÃe Minister Sébastien Lecornu has come to Ukraine with a visit.
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Caesar cannons have become the French army's showpiece: The French president's call to increase French arms production is taking shape with the new organization ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2023/10/21/caesar-cannons-have-become-the-french-army-s-showpiece_6193512_19.html
Rajnath Singh holds “excellent” meeting with French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Paris
financialexpress.com/business/defence-rajnath-singh-holds-excellent-meeting-with-french-counterpart-sebastien-lecornu-in-paris-3270469/
France delivers 150 Delair drones to Ukraine: French drone manufacturer Delair sent Ukraine over 150 drones financed by France’s government ...
kyivindependent.com/france-delivers-150-delair-drones-to-ukraine/
Gabon's strongman vows more democracy after coup: General Brice Oligui Nguema is due on Monday to be sworn in as "transitional president".
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Quick Glance: Gabon's New Strongman Pledges More Democracy After Coup
- General Brice Oligui Nguema is set to be sworn in as 'transitional president' on Monday.
- Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema vowed on Friday that the country's institutions will be more democratic.
- At this stage, it is difficult to perceive your commitment or patriotism when it comes to the development expected by our compatriots, Oligui said.
- Oligui, head of the elite Republican Guard, led a coup against President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday, ending 55 years of rule by the Bongo family.
Pacific Defence Ministers to meet in New Caledonia: Defence ministers from several Asian and Pacific States are scheduled to meet in New Caledonia for two days.
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French arms manufacturers seek to establish a status in Ukraine: During a visit to Kyiv, French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu advocated for ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/09/30/french-arms-manufacturers-seek-to-establish-a-status-in-ukraine_6142084_4.html
Paid articlePaid French defense minister arrives in Kyiv: French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Kyiv and began his visit by commemorating the fallen ...
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Germany and France are pushing ahead with the MGCS main battle tank project: The joint ground combat system MGCS is intended for the Leopard and Leclerc tanks ...
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French and German defense ministers: 'We should be glad to have stronger European armies'
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2023/09/20/french-and-german-defense-ministers-we-should-be-glad-to-have-stronger-european-armies_6138076_143.html
Paid articlePaid German-French idea: “The main battle tank project is not dead”: Germany and France disagreed about their joint armaments project. But since the war has returned ...
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France: Operation Barkhane, "not a failure", says the Minister of the Armed Forces | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/08/08/france-operation-barkhane-not-a-failure-says-the-minister-of-the-armed-forces/
Qatar considers new order for 24 Rafale fighters: report: Qatar is reportedly considering ordering 24 more Rafale fighter jets and upgrading its existing fleet ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qatar-considers-order-24-rafale-fighters
French Defense Ministry doesn't consider missile supplies to Ukraine as escalation
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3735832-french-defense-ministry-doesnt-consider-missile-supplies-to-ukraine-as-escalation.html
International armaments project: Berlin and Paris push ahead with development of a main battle tank
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/deutschland-und-frankreich-wollen-gemeinsam-kampfpanzer-entwickeln-19026283.html
France hikes military reservist age to 70: France's Defense Ministry says it plans to raise the maximum age for army reservists to 70 ...
dw.com/en/france-hikes-military-reservist-age-to-70/a-65228103
France to boost military budget to €413 billion over next seven years: Proposed spending for the French military for the next seven years is projected to hit a ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20230404-france-to-boost-military-budget-to-%E282%AC413-billion-over-next-seven-years
HIV-positive people soon to be allowed to join the armed forces: The Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu announced, this Monday, May 8 ...
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HIV-positive people soon to be allowed to join the armed forces: The Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu announced, this Monday, May 8 ...
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France slams Marvel's 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army in Africa: Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black ...
france24.com/en/france/20230213-france-slams-marvel-s-black-panther-over-depiction-of-its-army-in-africa
France says it will send Kyiv armored vehicles within the week : France said on Sunday it will begin delivering the armored vehicles it has promised Ukraine in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/02/19/France-says-it-will-send-Kyiv-armored-vehicles-within-the-week-
Defence minister slams 'false' depiction of French troops in Marvel film: France's defence minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has condemned the latest instalment of ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20230213-defence-minister-slams-false-depiction-of-french-troops-in-marvel-film-wakanda-forever-mali-sahel
France commits to sending more Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine: France and Australia on Monday agreed to jointly supply Ukraine with 155 mm shells ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/01/31/france-commits-to-sending-more-caesar-self-propelled-howitzers-to-ukraine_6013871_4.html
Quick Glance: The Ukraine war has served as a "massive wakeup call" for the British Army, according to veterans and experts.
- Former British Army officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon told The Independent: "We thought the artillery was in good shape but that was before the Ukraine conflict, a lot of money was spent."
- "Our Challenger tanks are clapped out now, as the Ukraine army might be about to discover."
- "In my own opinion, the British Army needs to decide what it wants to be."
- The situation in Ukraine has highlighted the need for British Army reinforcement.
Heavy tanks for Ukraine: why France hesitates: Paris claims to have instigated the West's tank deliveries. So far, however, the French are not joining the ...
nzz.ch/international/warum-frankreich-bei-den-panzerlieferungen-zoegert-ld.1723412
France will send 12 additional CAESAR truck-mounted guns to Ukraine, said French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu ... Show more https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/france-promises-to-send-12-additional-caesar-self-propelled-howitzers-to-ukraine
France, Australia to provide artillery shells to Ukraine: France, Australia to provide artillery shells to Ukraine
wionews.com/world/france-australia-to-provide-artillery-shells-to-ukraine-557385
Quick Glance: France and Australia will supply artillery shells to Ukraine.
- PARIS, France (AP) — France and Australia announced plans on Monday to produce and ship thousands of 155-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
- The joint announcement, made by Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, appeared to be aimed at signaling that the two countries had overcome a damaging submarine dispute.
- According to the defense ministers, the production of artillery shells for Ukraine will be led by French manufacturer Nexter in collaboration with Australian manufacturers.
France does not rule out training Ukrainian fighter pilots - AeroTime: Following the footsteps of the United States and the United Kingdom, France could ...
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France to boost military support in Ivory Coast | Africanews: During an official visit to the Ivorian commercial capital Abidjan, the French minister ...
africanews.com/2023/02/21/france-to-boost-military-support-in-ivory-coast/
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