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January 2025 - France Special Weapons News
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- E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) UK FCDO 31 Jan 2025 -- Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France and Germany on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
- The President calls for stepping up Europe's investment in defense President of the Republic of Lithuania 31 Jan 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda, together with the leaders of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Latvia, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden addressed António Costa, the President of the European Council, Nadia Calviño, the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, which currently holds the Presidency of the EU, calling for the strengthening of the European security and defense industry.
- Chad officials say French troops have finally left after 70 years' presence VOA 31 Jan 2025 -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby said Chad's military is ready to protect the country from any destabilization attempt as a January 31 deadline loomed for France to withdraw its troops. The last French troops left the N'djamena military base they occupied for about 70 years this week, continuing France's reduced military presence in West Africa.
- 2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 31 Jan 2025 -- The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus deliver a joint statement on elections in Belarus and the deteriorating human rights situation.
- The Estonian Defence Forces Receive the First Batch of CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzers Estonia CDI 30 Jan 2025 -- The Estonian Defence Forces have received the first batch of CAESAR MK1 155 mm caliber self-propelled howitzers on a 6×6 chassis, which will be assigned to the newly established 3rd self-propelled artillery battalion operating under the command of the Estonian division.
- Protesters attack US, French embassies in Congo Kinshasa Press TV 28 Jan 2025 -- Protesters have attacked the embassies of the United States and France in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Barrot US Dept. of State 27 Jan 2025
- U.S. and Allied Forces Conduct La Perouse 2025 US Navy 27 Jan 2025 -- The U.S. Navy's Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) participated in the French Navy-led multilateral training exercise La Perouse 2025 alongside other allied and partner nations, in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean, Jan. 16-23.
- In Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Discussed Further Support for Ukraine with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 27 Jan 2025
- Geneva talks with E3 aim at removal of sanctions, Iranian diplomats say IRNA 26 Jan 2025 -- Iranian diplomats have emphasized that the aim of the Geneva talks with the three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany, commonly referred to as the E3—is to secure the removal of Western sanctions on Tehran, according to a senior member of Parliament.
- Joint statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense on the delivery of aid from the Republic of Cyprus to the Lebanese Armed Forces Press and Information Office, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus 24 Jan 2025 -- The Republic of Cyprus, in cooperation with the Government of the French Republic, in the framework of their joint commitment to provide assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces, delivered today, Friday, January 24th 2025, a total of 33 tons of supplies and support equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to visit PH in Feb. Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorts are visiting the Philippines in February, signaling the growing maritime security relations between France and the Philippines.
- Russia's continued attempts to manipulate the information environment Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 23 Jan 2025 -- The EEAS, Finland, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden denounce Russia's continued and systematic attempts to manipulate and interfere in the information space of democratic societies.
- Working together for an open, strong and successful Europe Germany - Federal Government 22 Jan 2025 -- Russia's war against Ukraine, the shift to the right in Europe and the future role of the USA: Europe faces a number of major challenges. It is precisely in times like these that Europe depends on the Franco-German partnership, said Federal Chancellor Scholz in his press statement in Paris.
- What's Stopping NATO Countries From Boosting Defense Spending? RFE/RL 22 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump expects Washington's NATO allies to spend more on bombs and bullets.
- Macron Sees No Early End To War As Russia Presses Attacks Near Pokrovsk RFE/RL 20 Jan 2025 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on January 20 cautioned that the Kremlin's war against Ukraine will not end "tomorrow or the day after" following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has vowed to quickly bring the conflict to conclusion.
- Joint Declaration on the 7th India-France Maritime Cooperation Dialogue India MEA 20 Jan 2025 -- The 7th India-France Maritime Cooperation Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 14 January 2025. It was co-chaired by Shri Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Advisor, National Security Council Secretariat, India, and Ms. Alice Rufo, Director General for International Relations and Strategy, Ministry for the Armed Forces, France.
- HMAS Hobart joins multilateral Exercise La Perouse 25 Australia DOD 20 Jan 2025 -- HMAS Hobart today joined Exercise La Perouse 25, a French-led multilateral maritime training activity in the Indian Ocean, south of Indonesia.
- Andriy Yermak Held Meetings in Paris to Develop Recent Agreements Between the Leaders of Ukraine and France President of Ukraine 18 Jan 2025
- France Plans to Close Permanent Military Bases in Senegal by Summer - Reports Sputnik 18 Jan 2025 -- France plans to close its permanent military bases in Senegal, as well as in other countries in West and Central Africa, by the summer of 2025, Senegalese news agency reported on Friday, citing a French military source.
- G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign Canada 17 Jan 2025 -- Today, Canada alongside other G7 RRM members (European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States) as well as G7 RRM Observer states (Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement:
- PH Navy eyes deeper cooperation with French counterparts Philippine News Agency 16 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) said it is looking to deepen its cooperation with France amid its looming deployment of a carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific.
- France and Norway step up defence cooperation Government of Norway 16 Jan 2025 -- French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation.
- Chinese, French military commanders hold video call Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- Wu Yanan, commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command, and the commander of the French navy in the Pacific region, Rear Admiral Guillaume Pinget, held a video call on the morning of Friday to conduct an in-depth exchange of views on issues of mutual concern, Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday.
- France Tests Special Forces and Drones in Ukraine Intervention Drill Sputnik 16 Jan 2025 -- The French armed forces conducted exercises in the fall of 2024 to prepare for their possible deployment to Ukraine, the Intelligence Online news portal reported.
- France faces big challenges in rebuilding cyclone-hit Mayotte VOA 15 Jan 2025 -- The French government won praise last month for making good on its promise to rebuild the fire-hit Notre Dame cathedral in just five years. But authorities are facing a rockier time when it comes to rebuilding cyclone-hit Mayotte — France's impoverished overseas territory off the coast of East Africa.
- Iran says sanctions removal talks with E3 'constructive'; dialogue 'to continue' Press TV 14 Jan 2025 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has described as "constructive" the latest talks held with the three European countries, namely the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3), on the removal of illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
- Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers - 13 January 2025 UK MOD 13 Jan 2025 -- Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, joined Defence Ministers in Helenów, Poland, from the Group of Five nations: France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine and Investments in Ammunition Procurement President of Ukraine 13 Jan 2025
- France starts 2025 with fresh controversy, questions over Africa VOA 11 Jan 2025 -- France starts 2025 with a further drawdown of its military presence in its former African colonies, and fresh tensions ignited this week with controversial remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- G7 Denounces the Lack of Democratic Legitimacy of Today's Presidential Inauguration in Venezuela US Dept. of State 10 Jan 2025 -- 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.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 09 Jan 2025
- PM meeting with President Macron: 9 January 2025 Gov.UK 09 Jan 2025 -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer met France's President Emmanuel Macron this evening at Chequers.
- Chadian leaders denounce Macron's remarks, order French troops out of Chad this month VOA 08 Jan 2025 -- Chad's government has reiterated its order for French troops to withdraw from the central African country before the end of this month, following remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron that African countries are ungrateful for France's role in helping to fight jihadist insurgencies.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with French President Macron US Dept. of State 08 Jan 2025
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 08 Jan 2025
- Readout of Vice President Harris's Call with President Macron of France The White House 08 Jan 2025
- Iran rejects 'baseless' claims of French president IRNA 08 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has rejected as baseless and contradictory the recent claims made by the French President about Tehran, calling on Emmanuel Macron to reconsider his country's unconstructive approaches toward peace and stability in the West Asian region.
- Iran rejects Macron's 'baseless, contradictory' remarks Press TV 07 Jan 2025 -- Tehran has strongly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's recent anti-Iran allegations, calling them "baseless and contradictory."
- Why Ivory Coast, Senegal asked French troops to leave VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- In a major shift in West Africa's security landscape, Ivory Coast and Senegal, regional economic powerhouses, have ordered France to remove its troops from their territories.
- French Defense Minister Says Drone Development Main Challenge for 2025 Sputnik 07 Jan 2025 -- The development of unmanned aerial vehicles and technologies is the major challenge for the French defense industry in 2025, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday.
- Death of French far-right leader draws tributes, denouncements VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Praise and sharp criticism are flooding in for far-right French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, who died Tuesday at the age of 96. A pugnacious veteran of the colonial wars, Le Pen was a five-time presidential candidate who helped to shape the rising power of Europe's far right.
- France's former president Sarkozy on trial over 'Libyan case' Press TV 06 Jan 2025 -- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial over allegations related to the "Libyan case."
- Joint Statement of the Third U.S.-France Defense Trade Strategic Dialogue US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2025 -- The third Defense Trade Strategic Dialogue (DTSG) between the United States and France was held on December 17 in Paris.
- Ukraine reportedly to receive French fighter jets; diverse weapons from different countries put pressure on logistics, says expert Global Times 05 Jan 2025 -- Ukrainian media the New Voice of Ukraine, citing a report by French air defense industry site Avions Legendaires, stated on Sunday that Ukraine's Air Force is set to receive its first three Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets from France in January.
- FRENCH CARRIER STRIKE GROUP VISITS INDIA TO STRENGTHEN NAVAL TIES AND ENHANCE INTEROPERABILITY India PIB 05 Jan 2025 -- The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and comprising other French naval ships, is visiting India from 03 - 09 Jan 25 with port call in Goa and Kochi
- German, French foreign ministers press Syria for 'inclusive' transition VOA 03 Jan 2025 -- Germany's and France's foreign ministers said Friday that they made clear to Syria's new de facto Islamic leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, that the nation's political transition should be inclusive and not based on Islamic fundamentalism if the country wants Europe's support.
- President Deby: French troops will leave Chad by end of January Press TV 02 Jan 2025 -- Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby says all French military units will leave the African country by the end of January, weeks after the former French colony announced it was terminating its defense pact with Paris.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Barrot US Dept. of State 01 Jan 2025
- Iran to hold nuclear deal revival talks with European trio on Jan. 13: Official Press TV 01 Jan 2025 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is about to resume its talks with the European trio of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) later this month on the revival of a deal on Tehran's nuclear program.
- Iran, E3 to hold fresh round of talks on January 13: Deputy FM IRNA 01 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that a new round of talks between Iran and three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany—known as the Troika or E3—is scheduled for January 13, 2025.
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