2016 France Special Weapons News

France hints at plan for 'long' military stay in Chad Press TV 30 Dec 2016 -- Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve says French troopers stationed in Chad should "prepare for a long war" against regional militants, in a remark that reveals France's plans for prolonged military presence in its former African colony.
Lower house of French parliament votes to extend state of emergency Press TV 14 Dec 2016 -- The lower house of the French parliament has voted to extend a nation-wide state of emergency for another six months.
France says plans emergency state extension due to elections Press TV 10 Dec 2016 -- The French premier says his administration is seeking to prolong until mid-July next year a state of emergency declared across the European country after the deadly 2015 Paris attacks.
Scorpene Data Leak: India-France Joint Group to Consider Changes Sputnik 02 Dec 2016 -- India is going ahead with the commissioning of its Scorpene submarines despite a data leak about its generic features.
Anti-Daesh Coalition Loses Key French Aircraft Carrier to Maintenance Sputnik 02 Dec 2016 -- The Charles de Gaulle, France's lone aircraft carrier, is set to return to France this December for scheduled maintenance, a move that could deal a blow to the US-led coalition against Daesh.
Hollande's Decision Not to Seek Re-election Reflects Broader Upheaval in Western Politics VOA 02 Dec 2016 -- President Francois Hollande's decision not to run for a second term may not change the outcome of French elections, analysts say, but it reflects a broader populist backlash that is upending politics in Europe and the United States.
France's Hollande not to run for president again Press TV 02 Dec 2016 -- French President Francopis Hollande has announced that he will not stand for re-election in the upcoming presidential poll amid low popularity ratings and a fairly high unemployment rate in the Western European country.
France's Hollande Won't Seek Second Term as President VOA 01 Dec 2016 -- In a surprise announcement, French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that he would not run for re-election, leaving the leftist field wide open ahead of next year's vote in which the far right is expected to poll strongly.
France's President Hollande Won't Seek Re-Election Sputnik 01 Dec 2016 -- On Thursday night, President François Hollande addressed the nation asserting that he would not seek re-election.
Readout of Secretary Carter's Bilateral Meeting With French Minister of Defense Le Drian DoD 28 Nov 2016
Remarks by Secretary Carter and French Minister of Defense Le Drian at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. DoD 28 Nov 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter; French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian
Fillon wins France's conservative primary for 2017 presidential election People's Daily 28 Nov 2016 -- Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon won the conservative primary runoff on Sunday and is set to represent the biggest opposition party in the 2017 French presidential race, according to partial results the runoff.
Fillon wins French center-right presidential primary Press TV 27 Nov 2016 -- Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has won the country's center-right party's nomination in the presidential primary.
Fillon Wins France's First Conservative Presidential Primary VOA 27 Nov 2016 -- Former prime minister Francois Fillon has won France's conservative presidential primary, beating a more moderate rival who had warned of encroaching populism.
Hollande: French Police Prevented 'Large-Scale' Attack Planned for December 1 Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- French intelligence services and police managed to foil terrorist attack planned for December 1, according to French President Francois Hollande.
IS Planned Attack on Paris-area Security Targets: Prosecutor VOA 25 Nov 2016 -- The Paris prosecutor says France has avoided an imminent terrorist attack, and five recently arrested suspects received their orders from the so-called Islamic State group. The men allegedly had been planning to strike targets near the capital next week.
French Presidential Rivals Spar Over Russia, Putin RFE/RL 25 Nov 2016 -- French conservative presidential hopefuls Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe have traded blows over Russia in their final debate before a second-round primary, with Juppe criticizing his rival's perceived bond with the Kremlin.
Juppe 'Surprised' With Putin's Reaction to Fillon Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- French presidential hopeful from The Republicans party Alain Juppe has expressed surprise at the reaction of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Francois Fillon, Juppe's rival in the Thursday primary debates.
France's Fillon Calls President Hollande's Policy Toward Russia 'Absurd' Sputnik 25 Nov 2016 -- French presidential hopeful from The Republicans party Francois Fillon has slammed the current president Hollande's approach to policy regarding Russia and called for dialogue with Moscow.
Former French PM Fillon Secures Victory in Republican Presidential Primaries Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- The first round of the presidential primaries in the Republicans center-right party in France resulted in a victory of former Prime Minister Francois Fillon.
Sarkozy Concedes Defeat in Republican Primaries Sputnik 21 Nov 2016 -- Nicolas Sarkozy conceded his defeat after coming third in The Republicans primaries on Sunday.
Sarkozy concedes defeat in French presidential primary Press TV 20 Nov 2016 -- France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy has bid farewell to politics after conceding defeat in the first round of the country's right-wing presidential primary.
Defence Secretary announces UK-French missile cooperation UK MOD 17 Nov 2016-- Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced Franco-British Centres of Excellence for missile technology in Stevenage and Bolton.
French DCNS Company Interested in Constructing Three Submarines in Poland Sputnik 07 Nov 2016 -- Direction des Constructions Navales Services (DCNS), a French defense company, is interested in constructing three submarines, equipped with guided naval cruise missiles (NCMs) in Poland, local media reported Monday.
Deadly clashes in CAR as France ends military mission Press TV 31 Oct 2016 -- France has formally announced an end to its military mission in the Central African Republic amid flared tensions in the country affected by ethnic violence.
French Troops to Remain in CAR Despite Conclusion of Sangaris Mission Sputnik 31 Oct 2016 -- French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said that some 350 French soldiers will remain in the Central African Republic (CAR) as a tactical reserve force for the UN peacekeepers.
France Officially Ends Military Operation in Central African Republic Sputnik 31 Oct 2016 -- France announced official end of the Sangaris peacekeeping operation conducted in the capital of Central African Republic.
Readout of Secretary Carter's Trilateral Meeting with Turkish Minister of National Defense Fikri Işık and French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian DoD 26 Oct 2016
Russia Set To Unveil Cultural, Orthodox Jewel On The Seine RFE/RL 17 Oct 2016 -- A massive Russian "spiritual and cultural center," crowned by a golden-domed Orthodox cathedral, opens its gates in downtown Paris this week, thrusting Russian religious and political outreach to the fore in one of Europe's most prestigious and influential capitals.
Poland, France FMs Discuss Halt of Talks on 50 Caracal Helicopters Purchase Sputnik 12 Oct 2016 -- The foreign ministers of Poland and France and Poland Witold Waszczykowski and Jean-Marc Ayrault discussed by telephone the issues of bilateral cooperation, in particular, the suspension of negotiations on the purchase by Warsaw of 50 French Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, the Polish Foreign Ministry said.
Worried Over Invented 'Russian Aggression,' Poland to Buy More Black Hawks Sputnik 12 Oct 2016 -- Following the collapse of a deal with France, Poland says it may build its own fleet of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, in an effort to upgrade its armed forces.
France Treats Poland as 'Third World Country' in Helicopter Deal Sputnik 12 Oct 2016 -- Airbus Helicopters' position during negotiations on the purchase of 50 French H225M Caracal helicopters was an attempt to treat Poland as a "third world country", Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz said.
Saudi, French special forces hold joint drills near Lille: Report Press TV 12 Oct 2016 -- Special Forces units with the Saudi and French armies have partaken in joint military drills in France.
Putin cancels visit to France amid tensions Press TV 11 Oct 2016 -- France says Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his visit to Paris planned for next Tuesday after the French insisted on holding talks only on Syria.
Putin Cancels Paris Visit After Hollande Insists Talks Would Be Limited To Syria RFE/RL 11 Oct 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has nixed a planned visit to France next week amid a row over the war in Syria, after French President Francois Hollande reportedly sought to limit their meeting to a discussion of that five-year-old Mideast conflict.
France: Putin Will Not Meet With Hollande for Syria-Only Talks VOA 11 Oct 2016 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has canceled a planned visit to France after French President Francois Hollande insisted their meeting focus solely on Syria.
Libya: France Accused of Playing Double Game Amid Split in EU Policy Sputnik 11 Oct 2016 -- While there have been calls in recent times for greater EU defense cooperation, concerns are growing over a divide in the union in regards to its policy in Libya, with France accused of undermining international efforts and offering support to both rival governments in the country.
Two French Commandos Injured in Daesh-Linked Drone Attack in Iraqi Kurdistan Sputnik 11 Oct 2016 -- Two French commandos deployed in Iraqi Kurdistan were wounded in a drone attack by a militant group with connections to Daesh.
French warplanes scrambled to Mosul on 'anti-Daesh' mission Press TV 30 Sep 2016 -- French fighter jets have taken off from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean on a so-called mission against Daesh terrorists in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
India seals deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France Press TV 23 Sep 2016 -- India has formally signed an agreement with France for the purchase of three dozen Rafale fighter jets worth a reported 8.8 billion dollars amid a long-running arms race with neighboring Pakistan.
India, France Sign $8.7 Bln Contract on Delivery of 36 Rafale Jets Sputnik 23 Sep 2016 -- France and India signed a contract on the delivery of 36 French-made Rafale fighter jets, Indian media reported on Friday.
India Signs $8.7B Deal With France for 36 Fighter Jets VOA 23 Sep 2016 -- India, which has emerged as the world's largest arms importer in the last five years, signed an $8.7 billion deal to buy 36 fighter jets from France - one of the biggest defense deals in recent years.
Joint Statement on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty by the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Nuclear-Weapon States US Dept. of State 15 Sep 2016 -- The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
France sends military equipment to Iraq for Mosul operation Press TV 06 Sep 2016 -- France says it has deployed artillery to Iraq and is preparing to dispatch an aircraft carrier to the Arab country as part of reinforcements for a major operation in the strategic northern city of Mosul.
France and Germany take over protection of Baltic skies NATO 31 Aug 2016 -- In a ceremony on Wednesday (31 August), France and Germany took over NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission from Portugal and the United Kingdom, which guarded the skies over the Alliance's Baltic member states since May.
India Downplays Data Leak on Scorpene Class Subs, Denying 'Security Compromise' Sputnik 25 Aug 2016 -- India has asked the French government to investigate the incident with urgency.
Submarine Data Leak Could be Setback for Indian Navy VOA 25 Aug 2016 -- A massive leak of secret data relating to the combat capabilities of submarines being built for the Indian navy by a French shipbuilder could delay their induction as India investigates the huge security breach.
India to Purchase 36 Dassault Rafale Stealth Fighter Jets from France Sputnik 21 Aug 2016 -- The fighter jet is considered by some analysts to be the most lethal warplane hovering the skies today due to its elite stealth capabilities making it comparable to a 5th generation combat aircraft.
France sells 30 military helicopters to Kuwait Press TV 09 Aug 2016 -- France and Kuwait agreed Tuesday upon the purchase of 30 Airbus Caracal helicopters in a deal worth more than one billion dollars.
France, India Move in on Deal for Dozens of Rafale Fighter Jets Sputnik 03 Aug 2016 -- India and France are now one step closer to making a deal on the procurement of 36 Rafale jet fighters, according to Indian Minister of Defense Manohar Parrikar.
Hollande says France will form National Guard Press TV 28 Jul 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande has announced the creation of a National Guard, in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks, including the murder of a Normandy priest, in the European country.
French Government to Create National Guard to Protect Citizens From Terrorism Sputnik 28 Jul 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande decided to establish the National Guard from the existing operating reserves, according to the statement of the Elysee Palace.
How Much More Can France Take? VOA 27 Jul 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande appears as shaken as those he has tried to comfort one terror attack after another.
IS Claims Responsibility for Normandy Church Attack VOA 26 Jul 2016 -- Islamic State has claimed two of its "soldiers" carried out Tuesday's attack on a Catholic Church in Normandy, France, where they killed a priest after taking him hostage at knife-point.
Libya's UN-Backed Unity Government Summons French Envoy VOA 25 Jul 2016 -- Libya's U.N.-brokered "unity" government summoned the French ambassador Monday following a weekend of protests in Tripoli and elsewhere in the strife-torn North African country against the presence of French commandos.
France to Send Aircraft Carrier to Aid Coalition Fight Against Daesh Sputnik 22 Jul 2016 -- France will send artillery to Iraq and its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to assist the US-led coalition's efforts in Syria and Iraq in the coming months, but will not deploy its troops in these countries, French President Francois Hollande said Friday.
France Launches Probe Into Security Measures in Nice VOA 21 Jul 2016 -- French police conducted a counter-terrorism operation in the Argenteuil area north of Paris Thursday near a mosque and an Islamic library, authorities said.
Libya unity govt. condemns French military presence Press TV 21 Jul 2016 -- The unity government in Libya has condemned the presence of French military forces in the country following the revelation that such forces are operating on the ground in Libya.
French Government Spokesman Confirms Special Forces Presence in Libya Sputnik 20 Jul 2016 -- French troops are in Libya, government spokesman Stephane Le Foll confirmed on Wednesday.
Three French Soldiers Killed During Operation in Libya VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- Three French soldiers have been killed in Libya, according to the country's defense ministry.
Three French soldiers killed in Libya: Defense ministry Press TV 20 Jul 2016 -- The French Defense Ministry says three of its soldiers have been killed in Libya while on a mission; the first official confirmation that France has ground forces in the North African country.
Paris Prosecutor: Nice Attacker Linked to Radical Islam VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- The man who killed 84 people in the Bastille Day attack in the French seaside city of Nice had expressed his interest in radical Islam, according to the Paris prosecutor.
French Police Release Estranged Wife of Nice Attacker VOA 17 Jul 2016 -- French police Sunday released the estranged wife of the truck driver who ran down nearly 300 Bastille Day revelers in the French resort of Nice, but are still questioning six others to see if the attacker was acting alone.
Daesh claims fatal attack in France's Nice Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in France's southeastern city of Nice during the country's national holiday, Bastille Day.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For French Truck Attack RFE/RL 16 Jul 2016 -- The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group has claimed on social media that one of its "soldiers" carried out the truck attack in Nice, France, that left 84 dead and more than 200 injured.
Readout of Secretary Carter's Call with French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian DoD 15 Jul 2016
French Authorities Seek Motive, Possible Terrorist Links In Truck Attack RFE/RL 15 Jul 2016 -- French authorities on July 15 were working frantically to discover the motives and any possible terrorist connections of a Tunisian man who drove a truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in the southern city of Nice late on July 14, killing at least 84 people.
France: UN condemns terrorist attack on crowds celebrating Bastille Day in Nice UN News 15 Jul 2016 -- Senior officials from across the United Nations family today condemned the deadly attack in Nice, France, calling for stepped up efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism.
Truck Plows Into Bastille Day Crowd in France; Terror Attack Kills 84 VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande says the Bastille Day truck attack that killed 84 and injured 100 others in Nice has all the elements of a terrorist attack.
French Anti-terror Unit Takes Over Probe of Nice Attack VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- France's anti-terrorism investigation department was asked to take over inquiries into the Thursday night attack in which dozens were killed by a truck that mowed through crowds of people in the southern coastal resort town of Nice, media reported.
At Least 80 Dead After Truck Ploughed Into Crowd In France RFE/RL 14 Jul 2016 -- An attacker killed at least 80 people and injured scores more when he drove a truck at high speed into a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in the French Riviera city of Nice late on July 14.
France to end military intervention in CAR in October: Hollande Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande says his country will end its military intervention in the Central African Republic (CAR) in October.
French Aircraft Carrier to Return to Anti-Daesh Mission in Persian Gulf Sputnik 14 Jul 2016 -- French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle will return to its mission to combat Daesh in Persian Gulf, French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday.
France Puts Off India by Proposing New Conditions for Rafale Deal Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Inter-government talks between India and France on the purchase of Rafale fighter planes have hit another major roadblock as France has reportedly proposed an arrangement that India is most likely to reject outright.
French Inquiry Advises Creation Of 'National Antiterrorism Agency' RFE/RL 05 Jul 2016 -- French lawmakers have recommended sweeping changes to the country's intelligence services in response to mounting concerns over the dangers posed by international terrorism.
French Intelligence Needs Overhaul After Deadly Paris Attacks Sputnik 05 Jul 2016 -- One of the reasons for Paris November 2015 attacks was the intelligence services malpractice, which is why is needs to be reformed.
Paris Attacks Inquiry Calls for New Umbrella Intel Agency VOA 05 Jul 2016 -- A U.S.-style national terrorism center? That is one of the recommendations coming from a French parliamentary inquiry into last year's Paris attacks. It also cites intelligence shortfalls leading up to the attacks and limits to the current state of emergency.
Mission Cleopatra: Egypt's Mistral Taking Part in Joint Drills With France Sputnik 21 Jun 2016 -- Egypt's Mistral-class helicopter carrier delivered from France is taking part in military exercises, which are jointly conducted by the French and Egyptian navies in the Mediterranean Sea.
German, French special forces in Syria 'an aggression' Press TV 15 Jun 2016 -- The Syrian government says French and German forces are present in northern Syria, condemning it as an act of "aggression."
Battle for Manbij: French Special Forces Building Military Base in Kobani Sputnik 14 Jun 2016 -- French special forces have been tasked with training the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and building a military base near Kobani ahead of a major offensive on the Daesh-held city of Manbij, political analyst Idris Nessan, who served as deputy foreign minister of the Kobani Canton, told Sputnik.
French Police Attacker Claimed Allegiance to IS VOA 14 Jun 2016 -- France's President Francois Hollande Tuesday denounced the stabbing death of two police officials outside Paris, as the country hosts the Euro 2016 football championship. The suspect, Larossi Abballa, claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group and had a record of radicalism.
Hollande slams French police killing as 'terrorist act' Press TV 14 Jun 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande says the killing of a policeman and another individual in a Paris suburb on Monday is "unquestionably a terrorist act."
Daeshi attacker kills police chief, wife in Paris Press TV 14 Jun 2016 -- An attacker allegedly affiliated with the Daesh terrorist group has killed a police chief and his wife at their home located near Paris before being gunned down by the police.
Global nuclear weapons: downsizing but modernizing SIPRI 13 Jun 2016 -- The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual nuclear forces data, which highlights the current trends and developments in world nuclear arsenals. The data shows that while the overall number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to decline, none of the nuclear weapon-possessing states are prepared to give up their nuclear arsenals for the foreseeable future.
France Deploys Special Forces in Syria as IS Loses Ground VOA 09 Jun 2016 -- French special forces in northern Syria are assisting Kurdish-led militias in a drive to retake a pocket of territory west of the Euphrates River from the Islamic State terror group, according to French officials.
French special forces operating in N Syria: Source Press TV 09 Jun 2016 -- France has dispatched special forces to the northern city of Manbij near the Turkish border in an alleged bid to advise Syria Kurdish forces fighting Daesh terrorists, a French defense ministry source says.
France Outlines New Plan to Fight Extremism VOA 09 May 2016 -- France's leftist government says it will create deradicalization centers around the country, sinking $45 million into a barrage of new proposals to fight terrorism.
The Government of France - Hellfire Missiles DSCA 02 May 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $30 million.
French PM to Monitor French-Australian Submarine Deal Sputnik 02 May 2016 -- French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is going to supervise personally the construction of the 12 submarines for the Australian Navy, French obligation according to mutual signed contract.
$40 Billion Submarine : France Sinks Japanese Defense Industry Sputnik 30 Apr 2016 -- Japan once had the inside track on one of the world's most lucrative defense contracting deals, but a late bid by the French government and inexplicable missteps by Tokyo have ended the country's immediate plan of reconstructing its industrial sector.
Hanging in the Balance: India-France Talks on Rafale 'Still Underway' Sputnik 26 Apr 2016 -- The Indian defense minister clarifies that negotiations on the purchase of the French combat aircraft Rafale are still ongoing.
India-France Deal on Rafale Jets on Final Lap – Defense Minister Sputnik 21 Apr 2016 -- India and France still need to iron out some differences before they sign a long-awaited deal on Rafale fighter jets, Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday.
Defence Secretary welcomes deployable UK-France joint force UK MOD 21 Apr 2016 -- Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and French Defence Secretary Jean-Yves Le Drian see Exercise Griffin Strike in full flow.
France Considers Longer State of Emergency VOA 20 Apr 2016 -- France's leftist government announced plans Wednesday to extend for another two months the state of emergency put in place after November's terrorist attacks in Paris to cover two major international sporting events, as experts warn of fresh threats facing Europe.
Weapons, Rights Frame Hollande's Egypt Visit VOA 16 Apr 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande arrives in Egypt Sunday for a visit intended to shore up security cooperation and produce lucrative weapons deals despite sharp criticism by rights groups.
France - Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket Pods and Related Support DSCA 12 Apr 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Rocket Pods and related support. The estimated cost is $90 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
UK and France launch rapid deployment exercise UK MOD 10 Apr 2016 -- A joint force between the UK and France will face its biggest development test to date as the two countries come together for an exercise.
French president scraps contentious anti-terror bill Press TV 30 Mar 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande has abandoned a controversial bill to change the constitution to strip militants convicted of terror offences of their French citizenship.
France to Pull Troops Out of Central Africa VOA 30 Mar 2016 -- France will stop military operations in the Central African Republic later this year after France's defense minister said its objectives have been achieved.
Belgian police arrest prime suspect in Paris attacks: Report Press TV 18 Mar 2016 -- Belgian police have reportedly arrested Salah Abdeslam, the prime suspect in the November 13, 2015 attacks in France.
Paris Attacks Suspect Captured Alive in Belgian Raid VOA 18 Mar 2016 -- The top suspect linked to the November 13 terror attacks in France has been arrested in Belgium, a Belgian minister said
Key Paris Attack Suspect Arrested In Brussels RFE/RL 18 Mar 2016 -- Salah Abdeslam, the main suspect in the November Paris attacks, and several other suspects have been arrested in the Belgian capital.
France to Demand Extradition of Paris Mastermind After Brussels Arrest Sputnik 18 Mar 2016 -- Following the arrest of Salah Abdeslam, the mastermind of the Paris attacks, by Brussels authorities, France is requesting an extradition.
French Planes Shadowed Russian Jets Over English Channel in February Sputnik 08 Mar 2016 -- Two Russian Tu-160 fighter jets took off from Russia, bypassed Norway, the British Isles, where they were met by a British fighter jet, then they remained above the international waters, turned back before the French airspace, according to Chief of Staff of the French Air Force.
Egypt, French Navies Launch Joint Exercises in Mediterranean Sputnik 06 Mar 2016 -- French navies will take part in Egyptian naval and aviation exercises in the Mediterranean sea, named 'Ramses-2016', according to the Arab Republic of Egypt's Defense Ministry.
Libya denies presence of French troops to fight Daesh Press TV 26 Feb 2016 -- Libya's internationally recognized government has denied media reports that French special forces are engaged in covert military operations against Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the North African state.
France's 'Secret War' in Libya Unravels Amid Fresh Allegations Sputnik 26 Feb 2016 -- While the French government has been unable to confirm or deny its operations in Libya, figures on both sides in the civil war have said that France carried out operations, circumventing a UNSC embargo.
France's 'Secret War' in Libya Not So Secret Anymore Sputnik 25 Feb 2016 -- French newspaper Le Monde has been accused of compromising state secrets after reporting that the France was waging a 'secret war' with Libya. Its report based on sources blogging on the ground suggests that French Special Forces are in eastern Libya, engaging in covert operations against Daesh along with the US and UK.
France deploys forces to Libya to allegedly fight against Daesh Press TV 24 Feb 2016 -- A report says French special forces have been deployed in Libya under the pretext of fighting Daesh terrorists operating in the North African country.
French President Orders to Continue Anti-Daesh Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Sputnik 01 Feb 2016 -- Francois Hollande ordered the French Armed Forces to continue anti-Daesh operations in Syria and Iraq.
France says plans to end operations in CAR after UN report Press TV 31 Jan 2016 -- French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says Paris wants to end its military operation in the Central African Republic (CAR) later this year after the UN issued a statement detailing the French troops' sexual abuse of children in the African country.
French President Presses For Extension of State of Emergency Sputnik 26 Jan 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande's government is seeking parliamentary approval to extend the country's state of emergency, despite receiving widespread condemnation that is erodes the founding principle of the French Republic and people's freedoms.
Daesh provoking France in worst possible way: Hollande Press TV 25 Jan 2016 -- French President Francois Hollande says the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group "is provoking" France in "the worst possible way," after the group released a propaganda video that purportedly shows their assailants sometime before the November attacks in Paris.
India to Cooperate With France on Next Mission to Mars Sputnik 25 Jan 2016 -- France will participate in India's next Mars mission, according to India's Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
India, France to Build 6 Nuclear Reactors at Jaitapur Plant Sputnik 25 Jan 2016 -- India's Foreign Secretary stated that India and France intend to construct six nuclear reactors within the framework of the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project.
France, India Sign Agreement on Purchase of 36 Rafale Aircraft Sputnik 25 Jan 2016 -- Narendra Modi said that India and France have signed an intergovernmental agreement on the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft from Paris.
UN experts urge France to protect fundamental freedoms while combatting terrorism UN News 19 Jan 2016 -- A group of United Nations human rights experts warned today that the current state of emergency in France and the country's law on surveillance of electronic communications impose excessive and disproportionate restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
France to Boost Intelligence Activity in Fight Against Terrorism Sputnik 14 Jan 2016 -- The National Intelligence Council of France (CNR) has decided to improve the coordination of internal and external actions of the French intelligence services in the fight against terrorism, the Elysee Palace said in a statement on Thursday.
French Arms Exports Reach All-Time High in 2015 - Defense Minister Sputnik 14 Jan 2016 -- According to the French defence minister, the country's arms sales have doubled in 2015, amounting to $17.48 billions' worth.

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