Small drones will soon lose combat advantage, French Army chief …
Jun 19, 2024 · PARIS — The advantage now enjoyed by small aerial drones on battlefields including in Ukraine is but “a moment in history,” French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill said at the Eurosatory...
Macron explains why French army leaving African countries - MSN
French President Emmanuel Macron said the French army is leaving African countries because the country does not want to help the juntas that came to power with the support of Russia. He emphasized ...
News - Ministère des Armées
Jan 5, 2024 · From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster.
French Army head Schill talks force modernization ... - Defense News
Jun 16, 2024 · French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill has led the land force since July 2021, implementing a large-scale modernization effort called Scorpion that includes new connected armored...
'Dozens' of Ukraine soldiers deserted while training in France, says ...
1 day ago · The French army trained on French territory 2,300 soldiers from a brigade named "Anne of Kyiv" after a Kyiv-born princess who married French King Henri I in the 11 th century. Most of the soldiers ...
French army says prepared for 'toughest' engagements - RFI
Mar 19, 2024 · French land forces are ready to respond to any threat as they prepare for even "the toughest engagements", their commander said in remarks published Tuesday.
Exclusive: French Artillery Units Adopt New Drone-Based Tactics ...
Oct 25, 2024 · The French Army's artillery units equipped with the CAESAR (CAmion Équipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie), a 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, are now utilizing SMDR drones (Mini Drone de Renseignement - Mini Intelligence Drone) for advanced reconnaissance and target acquisition missions. These drones, capable of operating up to 30 km from ...
‘Orion’ military exercises: A fictitious war, but a real test for ...
Feb 28, 2023 · For the purposes of the war games over the weekend, French troops were landing on “Arnland” – a fictitious allied nation – that was being attacked by its imaginary neighbour, “Mercure”.
France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget - BBC
Jan 20, 2023 · French President Emmanuel Macron has detailed plans for a major boost to the armed forces, to meet modern threats including Russia's war in Ukraine. The next seven-year budget would increase to...
French Army to Test Ability to Face Russia in ‘High-Intensity …
Oct 9, 2024 · The French Army will evaluate its ability to confront Russia in a potential “high-intensity conflict” similar to the one in Ukraine. Hundreds of French soldiers are expected to participate in next year’s Dacian Spring military exercise in Romania, where they will demonstrate rapid deployment to NATO’s eastern flank in the event of a ...