New Activities in Africa Detected
Former French colonies in Africa will likely experience new tension soon as terrorist groups Azawad and the Ansar join their forces.
macron News
Homeland Security
Bilateral Relations
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niger Visits Defence Minister
Turkiye’s Ambassador to Niamey, Özgür Çınar visited Niger’s Minister of Defence Salifou Mody at the Defence Ministry on September 22.
Bilateral Relations
Macron Unconditionally Supports Armenia against Azerbaijan
French President Macron declared his “unconditional” support to the Armenians against Azerbaijan at an interview live on two major French television channels.
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
End of “ France Afrique” as France Leaves Niger
French President Macron announced the departure of the French ambassador and the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger by the end of 2023.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Indian Navy in the Mediterranean
The winds of change in the region have brought negative consequences for Greece. Athens is now looking for a solution further away.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Defence Politics
Bilateral Relations
India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene
India has given the green light to France and decided to purchase Dassault Rafale M fighter jets and Scorpene attack submarines.
Defence Politics
France Increases Defence Budget
France increased its defence budget for the 2024-2030 term. The new finance for military expenditure is 413 billion Euros.
Defence Politics
France Changes Priorities in Defence Procurement
Many countries became concerned about a Russian attack in Ukraine. France, a country that is remote from Russia, is no exception.
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
France to send CAESAR Howitzers and Milan ATGMs to Ukraine
President Macron announced that France will deliver weapons to Ukraine and said, “from Milan to Caesar through several types of armaments in an interview.
Air
Dassault Receives First Payment from UAE for 80 Rafale Deal
Dassault Aviation received its first payment from the UAE for the purchase of 80 Rafale fighter jets. It was not stated how Abu Dhabi deposited.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Australia Signs the AUKUS Deal
Australia inked an agreement with the US and the UK to access sensitive nuclear submarine intelligence through their AUKUS security alliance.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
HN Wanted So Badly but Money Talks for Armament
France and Greece established a “strategic partnership” in defence, with France supplying air and naval platforms and armament.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Greece Buys French Frigates
Greece prefers French ships to modernise its naval forces with Naval Group’s Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI)(the export designation Belh@rra®)
