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France wonders: Can we always count on American support?
The U.S. is a close and valued ally to France, but the European country seeks continentwide strategic autonomy in defense and security, according to the French armed forces minister.
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French Naval Group and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp square off in Egyptian warship deal
Competition flares up for the follow-on portion of a deal previously won by the French shipbuilder.
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French joint chief calls for coordinated European force
Nations in Europe need to forge a more coordinated force across the continent, with each ready to step up to play a leadership role during conflict.
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France, UK strengthen military relations — but future fighter jet cooperation ‘not yet there’
British and French defense ministers will meet twice a year rather than just once, reflecting a deepening of bilateral relations despite the impending Brexit.
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‘We are not dupes’: France takes step away from US with fighter program
France needs to gradually cut its reliance on certain American components, according to the French armed forces minister, though she admits it’s impossible to be completely independent.
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Artificial intelligence expert gets top job at French defense innovation agency
The agency will seek to coordinate attempts to apply new technology to military applications.
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French Air Force diverts A400M aircraft from military mission for rescue effort
The Atlas A400M plane had been in Indonesia since Aug. 19 on a French Air Force long-range operational mission.
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Two French defense heavyweights scoop up Dolphin chip designer
Dolphin Integration has designed chips which are “indispensable” for certain highly classified sectors, including the French nuclear deterrent, a defense source said.
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Fincantieri bulks up with acquisition ahead of Naval Group partnership
Italian shipyard Fincantieri has bought a key Italian technology firm to gain extra clout ahead of a planned team-up with France’s Naval Group.
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French armed forces minister reveals arms export details, roadblocks to lawmakers
Arms exports are not a “decorative” feature, but a capability to take action, Florence Parly said.
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France wonders: Can we always count on American support?
The U.S. is a close and valued ally to France, but the European country seeks continentwide strategic autonomy in defense and security, according to the French armed forces minister.
-
French Naval Group and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp square off in Egyptian warship deal
Competition flares up for the follow-on portion of a deal previously won by the French shipbuilder.
-
French joint chief calls for coordinated European force
Nations in Europe need to forge a more coordinated force across the continent, with each ready to step up to play a leadership role during conflict.
-
France, UK strengthen military relations — but future fighter jet cooperation ‘not yet there’
British and French defense ministers will meet twice a year rather than just once, reflecting a deepening of bilateral relations despite the impending Brexit.
-
‘We are not dupes’: France takes step away from US with fighter program
France needs to gradually cut its reliance on certain American components, according to the French armed forces minister, though she admits it’s impossible to be completely independent.
-
Artificial intelligence expert gets top job at French defense innovation agency
The agency will seek to coordinate attempts to apply new technology to military applications.
-
French Air Force diverts A400M aircraft from military mission for rescue effort
The Atlas A400M plane had been in Indonesia since Aug. 19 on a French Air Force long-range operational mission.
-
Two French defense heavyweights scoop up Dolphin chip designer
Dolphin Integration has designed chips which are “indispensable” for certain highly classified sectors, including the French nuclear deterrent, a defense source said.
-
Fincantieri bulks up with acquisition ahead of Naval Group partnership
Italian shipyard Fincantieri has bought a key Italian technology firm to gain extra clout ahead of a planned team-up with France’s Naval Group.
-
French armed forces minister reveals arms export details, roadblocks to lawmakers
Arms exports are not a “decorative” feature, but a capability to take action, Florence Parly said.
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France wonders: Can we always count on American support?
The U.S. is a close and valued ally to France, but the European country seeks continentwide strategic autonomy in defense and security, according to the French armed forces minister.
-
French Naval Group and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp square off in Egyptian warship deal
Competition flares up for the follow-on portion of a deal previously won by the French shipbuilder.
-
French joint chief calls for coordinated European force
Nations in Europe need to forge a more coordinated force across the continent, with each ready to step up to play a leadership role during conflict.
-
France, UK strengthen military relations — but future fighter jet cooperation ‘not yet there’
British and French defense ministers will meet twice a year rather than just once, reflecting a deepening of bilateral relations despite the impending Brexit.
-
‘We are not dupes’: France takes step away from US with fighter program
France needs to gradually cut its reliance on certain American components, according to the French armed forces minister, though she admits it’s impossible to be completely independent.
-
Artificial intelligence expert gets top job at French defense innovation agency
The agency will seek to coordinate attempts to apply new technology to military applications.
-
French Air Force diverts A400M aircraft from military mission for rescue effort
The Atlas A400M plane had been in Indonesia since Aug. 19 on a French Air Force long-range operational mission.
-
Two French defense heavyweights scoop up Dolphin chip designer
Dolphin Integration has designed chips which are “indispensable” for certain highly classified sectors, including the French nuclear deterrent, a defense source said.
-
Fincantieri bulks up with acquisition ahead of Naval Group partnership
Italian shipyard Fincantieri has bought a key Italian technology firm to gain extra clout ahead of a planned team-up with France’s Naval Group.
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French armed forces minister reveals arms export details, roadblocks to lawmakers
Arms exports are not a “decorative” feature, but a capability to take action, Florence Parly said.



