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French government maintains defense budget despite coronavirus-induced economic pressures

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis meets with Florence Parly, France’s minister of defense, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 20,...

Nexter Group awarded 7 year contract for CAESAR self-propelled howitzers

France has awarded the Nexter Group a second in-service support (ISS) contract for the CAESAR self-propelled howitzers.

Development phase of Eurodrone program to be completed before end of 2020

Defense Ministers from France and Germany have urged EU member states to speed up the progress of...

Belgium’s Herstal Group signs signs strategic agreement with France’s Nexter to modernize Belgian Army’s ground mobility capability

The Belgian subsidiary of the Herstal Group, FN Herstal, has signed a strategic contract with France’s Nexter...

France-Italy : much potential in a military partnership

After several successful but sector-specific military industrial partnerships, Italy may be the first to answer France and Germany’s call to finally unite...

Land defence industry rationalization: Europe defence industry moving forward

French defence firm Nexter and German industrial giant KMW have recently partnered up for the development of several high-profile programs. The 2015...

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Europe Shifts Arms Imports Away From US, SIPRI Data Shows

European members of NATO have slightly reduced their dependence on the United States for arms purchases, directing...

Europe Urged to Boost Missile Production as Ukraine’s Air Defence Needs Surge

The above image is for illustrative purposes only. Rising strain on global weapons supply...

Europe Moves Toward Stronger Nuclear Deterrence with Franco-German Pact

France and Germany have established a high-level nuclear steering group, signaling another move toward strengthening Europe’s nuclear...

Emmanuel Macron Deploys Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

France will deploy the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its accompanying strike group to the Mediterranean...