- May 6th, 2025
The Philippines has announced plans to acquire 40 fast patrol vessels from France, part of an expansive modernization initiative for its coast guard. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan described the $440 million deal as the largest single...
France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
Facing mounting pressure from the European Union to bring down its deficit, France’s conservative minority government announced on Sunday, October 27, new austerity measures aimed at public sector absenteeism, higher taxes, and sweeping spending cuts. The government’s strategy to save...
At the recently concluded Sacheon Air Show 2024, South Korea's Agency for Defense Development (ADD) made waves by unveiling a groundbreaking new weapon: a supersonic air-to-ground missile. In the first public display of its kind, the announcement signaled South Korea’s...
The landscape of Paris' tourism industry, France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati has recently suggested a series of changes that could lead to higher entry fees for non-EU visitors at some of Paris’ most popular attractions. The proposal is aimed at...
France is set to deliver three Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025. The news, first reported by the French newspaper La Tribune on October 23, 2024, reveals another layer of France’s military support for...
In the French government issued a stern warning to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), an American private equity firm, concerning its acquisition of a significant stake in a subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Sanofi. As part of the takeover agreement, CD&R...
In recent years, Europe has found itself at a crossroads on the issue of migration, grappling with both external pressures from increased migrant flows and internal challenges as anti-immigration parties gain momentum across the continent. The political landscape of Europe,...
Serbia took the international defense community by surprise when it announced its intention to spend €2.7 billion (RM12.88 billion) on the acquisition of 12 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation. This move marked a sharp deviation from Serbia's historical...
The French Air and Space Force, France has unveiled the development of a stealthy uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed to fly alongside its future 'Super Rafale' fighter jets in a groundbreaking manned-unmanned teaming configuration. The announcement, which marks a...
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