France, Germany ink deal on way ahead for ‘completely new’ future European tank

France, Germany ink deal on way ahead for ‘completely new’ future European tank
France, Germany ink deal on way ahead for ‘completely new’ future European tank

Defense ministers from both countries hailed progress on industrial workshare for a project that they say “will be a real technological breakthrough in ground combat systems.”

French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning

French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning
French defense minister attacks industry over production rates, threatens requisitioning

Sébastien Lecornu said he’s “expecting some effort from industrialists,” or else.

France earmarks Caesar guns for Kyiv under ‘Artillery for Ukraine’ framework

France earmarks Caesar guns for Kyiv under ‘Artillery for Ukraine’ framework
France earmarks Caesar guns for Kyiv under ‘Artillery for Ukraine’ framework

Ukraine has bought a handful of the weapons, and French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Paris is seeking financing for dozens more.

France places $5.5 billion order for 42 new Rafale fighters

France places $5.5 billion order for 42 new Rafale fighters
France places $5.5 billion order for 42 new Rafale fighters

Sebastien Lecornu, the French armed forces minister, said the order “is excellent news for our sovereignty, our security and our armed forces who will benefit from extra Rafales with modernised operational capacities.”