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France allocates €2 billion to boost missile production and replenishment for Ukraine support
France is set to allocate €2 billion as part of an expanded €16 billion budget for 2025 to replenish and expand its missile stockpiles from 2024 to 2030. General Staff of the French Armed Forces announced that supplies of SCALP-EG cruise missiles will be replenished in 2024, while 2025 will be a pivotal year for additional stockpiling.
Since July 2023, France has been supplying SCALP missiles to Ukraine, which have been utilized in several operations, including an attack on the headquarters of …
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Zelensky weighs French troop deployment proposal amid continued debates on Ukraine's NATO membership
As Ukraine remains outside of NATO, the country may deliberate on French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to send a portion of French troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested this in a conversation with an Interfax-Ukraine correspondent.
"To be frank, we can consider and discuss Emmanuel's proposal. Remember, he suggested that troops from certain countries could be positioned in parts of Ukraine to ensure security until Ukraine joins NATO," Zelensky stated. …
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France considers sending military instructors to Ukraine
France is considering sending military instructors to Ukraine, positioning itself as a potential leader in a new coalition alongside the UK, Poland, Baltic states, and Scandinavia. Five French lawmakers from various political factions have urged the country's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu to dispatch military instructors to Ukraine. The announcement was made by the member of the French National Assembly, Frédéric Petit, on X.
"The severity of the battles and mounting pressure from Russia …
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Europe considers troop deployment to Ukraine amid fears of Trump's return to power
Europe has reopened discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. According to a source, London and Paris are engaged in talks focusing on defense cooperation, with a specific emphasis on Ukraine. Both the UK and France are considering leading a foreign military contingent in Ukraine, driven by concerns over the implications of Donald Trump winning the upcoming US presidential election, reports the French newspaper Le Monde.
Currently, discussions on the deployment of Western …
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France to send new shipment of SCALP missiles to Ukraine
France is set to deliver a new shipment of long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine, as confirmed by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche.
Lecornu emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady flow of aid to Ukraine, as it allows Ukrainian authorities to consider political solutions when deemed appropriate.
In addition to the missile delivery, France will continue its training program for 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers on French military equipment. …
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France announces delivery of Mirage 2000 jets to Ukraine
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has expressed unequivocal support for Ukraine’s proposed plan to end the war with Russia. During his visit to Kyiv, Barrot assured that he would work alongside Ukrainian officials to rally international backing for the initiative. During a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andriy Sybiha, Barrot also announced that France will deliver the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Kyiv in the first quarter of 2025. This pledge was …
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France to deliver kamikaze drones to Ukraine
France is poised to begin delivery of its own kamikaze drones to Ukraine in the coming weeks, said on social media platform X by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
The minister emphasized that this is the first French remotely controlled munition of its kind, adding that the successful testing of this development is a pivotal accomplishment for France's defense industry in less than two years. Drone deliveries to Ukraine are expected to occur within the next few weeks.
BFMTV reports …
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France's delivery of 67 Caesar howitzers bolsters Ukraine's defense amidst minimal losses
Ukraine has received 67 Caesar 155mm wheeled howitzers from France. This delivery is part of a large-scale military support effort from Western nations, aimed at countering Russian aggression, reports French newspaper Le Point.
According to French journalists, five of these howitzers have been destroyed, and just two have been damaged in the ongoing conflict.
The Caesar howitzer's high mobility hinders Russian forces from launching effective counter-battery fire. This capability allows …
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France set to deliver Mirage jets to Ukraine
France is preparing to supply Ukraine with between 12 to 20 Mirage 2000-5F jets, according to recent reports. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Kyiv is set to receive these French military aircraft in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training sessions in France. The French arsenal reportedly holds 37 Mirage jets, but Paris might release between 12 to 20 units to Ukraine, Avions reports.
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France …
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France, Germany and UK condemn Iranian missile delivery to Russia as 'direct threat to European security'
In a coordinated move, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning the shipment of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia. The trio denounced the transfers as a "direct threat to European security" and announced immediate measures, including the suspension of bilateral air service agreements with Tehran. They further indicated plans to continue sanctioning significant legal and physical entities and are working towards imposing …