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June 20, 2023

Macron urges Europe to build own air defense, not rely on US-Israeli system

The Times of Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron called on European nations Monday to seek more independence on airspace defense

June 20, 2023

Macron announces deployment of SAMP/T system in Ukraine

Ukrainska Provada: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that the French-Italian SAMP/T anti-missile defence system is now being successfully

June 20, 2023

Defence Minister: Hungary purchasing French anti-aircraft missiles

The Budapest Times: The declaration of intent was signed alongside Belgium, Estonia, Cyprus, France at a European defence show in

February 17, 2023

Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract

Defense Post: Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system. The

April 26, 2019

Naval Group launches Alsace FREMM frigate

Shepard Media: Naval Group has launched the first of two FREMM frigates with reinforced air defence capabilities being built for

February 7, 2019

French Air Force rehearses a long-range nuclear strike

Defense News: COLOGNE, Germany — The French Air Force has successfully practiced a nuclear strike mission, sending aircraft on an

January 29, 2019

Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says no plan to increase range

Reuters: LONDON (Reuters) – Iran on Tuesday dismissed pressure from France and other Western powers for talks over its ballistic

January 29, 2019

France joins race to develop ‘hypersonic’ weapons, after China, Russia and US

South China Morning Post: World powers are vying to develop so-called “hypersonic” weapons that travel several times the speed of

January 11, 2019

France Urges Iran to Stop Missile Activities Related to Nuclear Weapons

Sputnik News: Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that his country would launch two satellites using domestic launch vehicles in

December 12, 2018

French Air-Defense Missile Systems Instead of Russian Coastal Missiles for Azerbaijan

The Jamestown Foundation: The Azerbaijani military portal Azerideffence.com recently published information about Baku acquiring French ASTER 30-SAMP/T and VL MICA