US, France start formal talks to trade aircraft carrier tech

US, France start formal talks to trade aircraft carrier tech
US, France start formal talks to trade aircraft carrier tech

The French Navy unveiled its newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier design during the EuroNaval trade show in October.

Macron: France’s new strategic review to meet ‘dangerous moment’ in the world

Macron: France’s new strategic review to meet ‘dangerous moment’ in the world
Macron: France’s new strategic review to meet ‘dangerous moment’ in the world

France’s new strategic document lays out 10 objectives, from nuclear deterrence to strengthening the European defense industry.

Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively
Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

France’s defense minister said he hopes “this agreement and the change of the government team will make it possible to overcome the crisis of confidence with Australia.”

French Navy chief on Ukraine, AUKUS and unmanned tech

French Navy chief on Ukraine, AUKUS and unmanned tech
French Navy chief on Ukraine, AUKUS and unmanned tech

“On the naval side, we didn’t see a very abnormal pattern of life of the Russians,” French Navy chief Adm. Pierre Vandier said about Russian actions near Ukraine.

France In The Indo-Pacific: A Mediating Power?

France In The Indo-Pacific: A Mediating Power?
France In The Indo-Pacific: A Mediating Power?

France has ramped up activity in the region in accordance with its 2019 Indo-Pacific strategy.

French Quick Reaction Force Key To Syrian Missile Strikes

French Quick Reaction Force Key To Syrian Missile Strikes
French Quick Reaction Force Key To Syrian Missile Strikes

Whenever a high visibility military mission occurs – such as the April 13 combined strikes against Syrian chemical capabilities -, observers in democratic countries tend to focus on the glass half full and try to dig out every single matter that might have gone wrong. France is no exception and in the aftermath of the French…