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July 2023 - France Special Weapons News
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- France planning to intervene militarily in Niger: Junta Press TV 31 Jul 2023 -- Niger's junta, which has seized power in the West African country through a coup against its civilian rulers, has accused France of planning military intervention to return the deposed president to power.
- Pro-Junta Demonstrators In Niger March With Russian Flags, Damage French Embassy RFE/RL 30 Jul 2023 -- Thousands of supporters of a military junta that took power in Niger earlier this week have marched in the capital, Niamey, with many waving Russian flags and chanting the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Thousands of People in Niger Protest Condemnation of Coup by France, ECOWAS Sputnik 30 Jul 2023 -- Thousands of people took place in a rally against France and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Nigerien capital of Niamey on Sunday, opposing their condemnation of the recent coup in the country, Nigerien media reported.
- France Urges Niger to Ensure Security of Embassy in Niamey Sputnik 30 Jul 2023 -- Earlier in the day, thousands of people in Niger participated in an action against France and ECOWAS, as well as in support of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland formed by the coup participants. The action, among other things, took place in front of the French embassy in Niamey.
- Thousands of protesters in Niger storm French embassy Press TV 30 Jul 2023 -- Thousands of supporters of the military in Niger have marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, and gathered outside the French embassy, forcefully denouncing former colonial power France before storming its embassy.
- France opposes 'decoupling' after economic talks with China Global Times 30 Jul 2023 -- French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that he opposes the "illusion" of countries "decoupling" from China and he does not believe the world's second-largest economy constitutes a risk.
- China and France vow to enhance mutually beneficial economic and financial cooperation between two countries: Ministry of Finance Global Times 29 Jul 2023 -- China and France reiterated their joint approach to multilateral and global issues on Saturday, as established during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China and reflected in the joint presidential statement. China's Ministry of Finance stated that the two countries will continue to deepen mutually beneficial economic and financial cooperation.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with French Foreign Minister Colonna US Dept. of State 28 Jul 2023
- Macron Says Niger's Bazoum 'Reachable,' in 'Good Health' VOA 27 Jul 2023 -- French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum early Friday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told Agence France-Presse. According to Colonna, Macron said Bazoum is "reachable" and "in good health."
- Macron Says France Aims to Increase Military Presence in Indo-Pacific Sputnik 27 Jul 2023 -- France will increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region by sending an additional 200 military personnel, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
- France Eyes New Deal With Qatar on Supply of Rafale Fighter Jets - Reports Sputnik 26 Jul 2023 -- France was planning to agree on another contract to deliver 24 Rafale fighter jets to Qatar after the supply of 36 aircraft in 2015, a French newspaper reported Tuesday, citing sources.
- VP Lai urges closer ties with France in meeting with visiting lawmakers CNA 24 Jul 2023 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Monday called for closer bilateral ties between Taiwan and France, during a meeting with a delegation of visiting French lawmakers at the Presidential Office in Taipei.
- France Assumes Command of Multinational Naval Task Force Patrolling Middle East US Navy 20 Jul 2023 -- France assumed command of a multinational naval task force that patrols the Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean, during an indoor ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain, July 20.
- French Military Faces Shortage of Recruits Due to Low Pay Sputnik 20 Jul 2023 -- The French military has been facing under-recruitment in recent years due to unattractive service conditions and lower pay compared to private sector, local radio reported on Thursday, citing army sources.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General Descôtes US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2023
- Joint Statement on Lebanon US Dept. of State 17 Jul 2023 -- The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of Egypt, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
- Transcript of Special Briefing by Foreign Secretary on Prime Minister's visit to France (July 14, 2023) India MEA 15 Jul 2023
- Joint Communiqué on the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France, July 13-14, 2023. Élysée - President of France 14 Jul 2023
- France's Le Pen Slams Macron for Pledging Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Sputnik 13 Jul 2023 -- Marine Le Pen, former president of the French right-wing National Rally party and the current chairwoman of its parliamentary faction, said it was "irresponsible" of the French president to pledge long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- DAC approves proposals for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France to boost Indian Navy's operational capabilities India PIB 13 Jul 2023 -- A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), held under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approved three proposals on July 13, 2023
- French Parliament Adopts Bill Which Increases Military Spending to Record-High $460Bln Sputnik 13 Jul 2023 -- The French Parliament adopted on Thursday the bill on military spending which increases the budget to a record 413 billion euros ($460 billion) in 2024-2030.
- G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea US Dept. of State 13 Jul 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
- France Plans to Train About 7,000 Ukrainian Soldiers by End of 2023 Sputnik 12 Jul 2023 -- France has already trained 5,200 Ukrainian soldiers, and it plans to train a total of 7,000 military by the end of 2023, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.
- Joint Declaration of support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 12 Jul 2023
- G7 offers Ukraine wide-ranging security package at NATO summit Press TV 12 Jul 2023 -- The Group of Seven (G7) countries have offered Ukraine a long-term and wide-ranging security package at the NATO summit as Kiev strives toward membership in the US-led Western military alliance.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Emmanuel Macron in Vilnius President of Ukraine 12 Jul 2023
- Ukraine arms influx: Long-range missile from France and more military aid from Norway Press TV 11 Jul 2023 -- France has committed to providing long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine to help Kiev strike Russian forces "deeply" while Norway also intends to boost its military aid to the ex-Soviet republic amid the ongoing NATO summit.
- France - Hellfire Missiles DSCA 07 Jul 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France of AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $203 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- US, UK, France Urge UN to Investigate Iranian Drones Used in Ukraine VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- The United States, France and Britain have accused Iran and Russia of violating a U.N. Security Council resolution over Tehran's transfer of drones to Moscow, which its military then used to repeatedly attack Ukrainian cities.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron discussed security assistance and the occupiers' preparation of a provocation at the ZNPP President of Ukraine 04 Jul 2023
- France Repatriates 35 People From Syria VOA 04 Jul 2023 -- France said Tuesday it repatriated 25 children and 10 women from a camp in northeastern Syria holding people linked to Islamic State fighters.
- Over 700 arrested across France in persisting protests amid claims of ebbing unrest Press TV 02 Jul 2023 -- French police has arrested over 700 protesters as a wave of protests continue to rock the European nation for the fifth consecutive night over the police shooting death of a teenager of African decent despite official claims of ebbing unrest.
- Rioting Arrests Drop in France After Teenager's Funeral VOA 02 Jul 2023 -- Rioting in France to protest the police shooting death of an Arab teenager, diminished Saturday night following the youth's funeral earlier in the day.
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