Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
2011 France Special Weapons News
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- France to Test Nuclear Plant Security After Greenpeace Occupation VOA 05 Dec 2011 -- In a spectacular assault, the environmental group Greenpeace broke into a nuclear power plant in France Monday, as the French government is conducting nuclear safety tests. The gesture has fueled a hot debate over phasing out nuclear energy in Europe, and underscored divisions about nuclear power aired at climate talks in South Africa.
- Russia to build hulls for 2 Mistral-class warships RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2011 -- Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation and the Baltiisky Zavod shipyard signed a 2.5 billion ruble contract to build hulls for the third and fourth French Mistral-class warships for the Russian Navy.
- France starts building first warship for Russia - DCNS RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- French shipbuilder DCNS has received advance payment from Moscow under a $1.2-billion contract and will start the construction of the first warship for the Russian Navy.
- DCNS successfully completes latest series of sea trials with FREMM frigate Aquitaine DCNS 30 Nov 2011-- FREMM frigate Aquitaine berthed at DCNS’s Lorient shipyard on Friday 25 November after three weeks of successful sea trials, during which DCNS teams pursued integration and testing of the combat system under the supervision of the French defence procurement agency (DGA).
- Airbus Military begins final assembly of the first A400M for France EADS 23 Nov 2011 -- Following the launch of A400M series production last February, Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first A400M that will be delivered to a customer –the French Air Force.
- MND confident of getting Lafayette money withheld by France CNA 31 Oct 2011 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense will be able to claim the remaining portion of damages awarded to Taiwan in Lafayette warship deal.
- Iran criticizes French nuclear claim ISNA 19 Oct 2011 -- Iranian mission in the UN criticized French claims on the country's peaceful nuclear issue.
- France interested in building new nuclear power plant in Armenia RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2011 -- French companies are interested in participating in the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia.
- French Nuclear Site Explosion Kills One, Injures Four RFE/RL 12 Sep 2011 -- An explosion at a nuclear plant in southern France has killed at least one person and injured four, one of them seriously.
- Russia to sign deal for 2 more French warships by yearend RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russia will sign a contract with France for the third and fourth Mistral-class amphibious assault ships before the end of this year.
- Russia, France to discuss global security in Moscow RIA Novosti 07 Sep 2011 -- Russia and France will discuss key issues on the global agenda during a meeting of defense and foreign ministers.
- DGA orders third Barracuda DCNS 01 Jul 2011 -- Defence procurement agency DGA has placed an order with DCNS for the third Barracuda-type nuclear-powered attack submarine for the French Navy.
- France transfers sensitive warship technology to Russia RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2011 -- France has transferred to Russia all the technology it asked for under a $1.7-billion deal for two French-built Mistral class amphibious assault ships.
- Taiwan happy with French court ruling on frigate deal penalty CNA 10 Jun 2011 -- Taiwan's MND is pleased with a French court ruling that rejected an appeal by the French defense giant Thales against payment of damages.
- France to pay Taiwan penalty over warship deal CNA 10 Jun 2011 -- The French government and defense giant Thales will pay Taiwan a court-ordered fine of 630 million euros after losing an appeal in a case involving bribes.
- Astrium contracted to destroy First World War chemical weapons EADS 30 May 2011 -- The French Ministry of Defence has selected Astrium as prime contractor for the SECOIA programme (French abbreviation for 'destruction site for stockpile of old weapons'), which covers the design, construction and operation of a specialised plant for the destruction of chemical weapons from World War 1.
- France, Russia to sign warship deal before Putin's June visit - Sarkozy RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- France and Russia should sign a contract on four Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia before June 21.
- Russia, France agree to sign Mistral contract in 15 days RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- Russian President Medvedev and his French counterpart, Nicolas Sarkozy, agreed that a contract on the purchase of Mistral class helicopter carriers for Russia will be signed in 15 days.
- France to send military advisers to Libya RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2011 -- France will send military advisers to the town of Benghazi in eastern Libya to coordinate measures to protect civilians with rebels, French government spokesman Francois Baroin said on Wednesday.
- France agrees to supply full-spec Mistral ships - Defense Ministry RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2011 -- France and Russia have agreed that the Mistral-class helicopter carriers France will build for Russia will be fully equipped.
- Iran calls for France to take back its uranium ISNA 11 Apr 2011 -- Iranian envoy to IAEA said France refuses to take back Iran's 50 tons of natural uranium kept in the European country.
- Two Arrested After France Imposes Full Face Veil Ban VOA 11 Apr 2011 -- Two women protesting France's new ban on Islamic face veils have been arrested after taking part in a demonstration in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
- France Begins Enforcing Full Face Veil Ban VOA 11 Apr 2011 -- France has begun enforcing a ban against Islamic veils covering the whole face.
- French Full Veil Ban Comes Into Force RFE/RL 11 Apr 2011 -- A controversial law banning the wearing of garments that cover the face in public has come into force in France.
- France's Veil Ban Goes into Effect on Monday VOA 11 Apr 2011 -- France becomes the first country to enforce a ban against the niqab, or Muslim face veil Monday, when new legislation comes into force.
- Additional Orders For DRAC Air Vehicles For The French Army EADS 08 Apr 2011 -- Cassidian has been notified by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) of the confirmation of additional orders for DRAC air vehicles and systems for the French Army.
- Warship deal with Russia losing support in France RIA Novosti 16 Mar 2011 -- The agreement to sell advanced warships to Russia is losing support in France because of Moscow's wish to get hold of sensitive military technology and concerns among Russia's neighbors.
- Russian MoD cagey on warship contract with France RIA Novosti 16 Mar 2011 -- Russian Defense Minister Serdyukov: A contract with France on the construction of modern warships for Russia will be signed when it is ready.
- Russia, France struggle over Mistral contract RIA Novosti 16 Mar 2011 -- A Russian-French contract on the construction of Mistral class helicopter carriers for the Russian Navy is unlikely to be signed in the near future.
- DCNS, through the EUROTORP consortium, wins the MU90 lightweight torpedo maintenance contract DCNS 09 Mar 2011 -- This contract, worth about €20m, signed with the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), the French defence procurement agency, covers in-service support (ISS) of French Navy MU90 torpedoes for four years.
- France orders new-generation Sperwer drones and remote video terminals from Sagem Sagem (Safran group) 20 Feb 2011 -- French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for the modernization and expansion of the French army’s fleet of Sperwer tactical drones and associated equipment.
- Transcript: Media Availability with Secretary Gates and Minister Juppé from the Pentagon DoD 08 Feb 2011 -- Presenter: Defense Secretary Robert Gates and French Defense Minister Alain Juppé
- U.S., French Defense Leaders Sign Space Agreement AFPS 08 Feb 2011 -- U.S. and French defense leaders consulted on a wide range of mutual interests and signed an agreement on space situational awareness at the Pentagon today.
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