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France flaunts firepower on Bastille Day

PARIS - France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

France moves to boost military budget, arms stockpiles in face of Russian threat

France is planning a €36 billion increase in military spending, as the head of France's armed forces warned MPs of the risk of war with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine to test French-Italian alternative to US Patriot missiles

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has placed the new generation French-Italian-made SAMP/T air defence system at the centre of his latest appeal for protection against Russian missiles, providing a European alternative to the US Patriot missiles currently used in the field.

Radio France Internationale

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France launches recruitment for 10-month voluntary national military service

France has officially launched a new voluntary national military service, opening the door for thousands of young people to sign up for a 10-month, paid stint in uniform, with the first intake set to begin in September.

Radio France Internationale

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel has carried out airstrikes on southern and northeastern Lebanon

The Independent UK

Military service: what does conscription look like across Europe?

Faced with mounting security challenges, many European countries have reinstated military service, or are considering doing so. The debate has been particularly heated in France, which on Thursday announced the return of a voluntary youth military service.

Radio France Internationale

France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia

Macron says plan to introduce 10 months’ service among 18- and 19-year-olds will help France respond to ‘accelerating threats’

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France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat

France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists

The Independent UK

Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept 'loss of our children'

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

Euronews

Let Europe Defend Europe

Debt-ridden and challenged around the world, the U.S. should encourage Europe to defend itself.

Reason

Macron names top military aide and ex-fighter pilot as new armed forces chief

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

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