A France-trained force aims to strengthen ... - Associated Press News
11 hours ago · A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses at a critical point in war. The French military force is training a whole new brigade of several thousand Ukrainian troops who will be joining the fight against Russia’s invasion armed with France-supplied tanks, artillery canons and other heavy weaponry.
France equips and trains new Ukrainian brigade at critical point in …
4 hours ago · A Ukrainian soldier trains with a MILAN lightweight antitank missile during a training exercise by the French Army as part of the "Champagne" task force, at Mourmelon-le-Grand military camp in ...
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses ... - ABC News
11 hours ago · The French military says the brigade's arsenal will include 18 AMX 10 light tanks, 18 truck-mounted Caesar artillery pieces, 128 armored troop carriers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems ...
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...
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 ...
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...
French Army head Schill talks force modernization, Ukraine war
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 vehicles...
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 Land Forces chief: How France's army is transforming for …
May 25, 2023 · Responding to NATO’s force requirement, the French army is able to deploy up to its Corps HQ one division with two brigades, including enablers, the aviation brigade and a Special Forces task...
France sets its military goals as war is back in Europe | AP News
Nov 9, 2022 · French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his speech at the French Navy base of Toulon, southern France, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Emmanuel Macron unveils the country’s military strategy through the end of the decade for his nuclear-armed country, in the midst of Russia’s war in Ukraine.