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With troops in Romania, France seeks to capitalise on military ties

France is looking to press ahead with lucrative military contracts in Romania after sending battle group tanks and an air defence system to the country as part of efforts to bolster NATO's ranks on the eastern flank, diplomatic sources said.

India, France carry out second joint patrol in Southern Indian Ocean

India, France carry out second joint patrol in Southern Indian Ocean

Maritime domain awareness and anti-submarine cooperation have emerged as priority areas in the region

Greece signs new arms deals with France worth $4.4 billion

Greece signs new arms deals with France worth $4.4 billion

Greece has signed deals worth some 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) to buy three navy frigates and six additional Rafale fighter jets from France, as Athens strengthens its armed forces in response to tension with neighboring Turkey

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Putin tells Macron Russia will achieve aims through 'negotiation or war'

Russian President Vladimir Putin told French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday that Moscow planned to achieve its aims in Ukraine either through diplomacy or military means, the Elysee said. Meanwhile, French Defence Minister Florence Parly is in Romania speaking with NATO troops.

Radio France Internationale

France sells Rafale jets to Indonesia in a bid to strengthen SE Asia ties

"The choice Indonesia is making is one of sovereignty and technical excellence," French Defence Minister Florence Parly said after Indonesia signed a deal on Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42.

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Minister of Defence says France won't stay in Mali if price is too high

French defence minister Florence Parly has said that European states combating Islamist militants in Mali will endeavour to find a way to keep their mission going, but there are limits to the price that France is willing to pay to remain there.

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France won't stay in Mali if price is too high -defence minister

European states combating Islamist militants in Mali will try to find a way to keep their mission going, but there are limits to the price that France is prepared to pay to remain there, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Saturday.

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In Romania, French defense minister pledges support

In Romania, French defense minister pledges support

Romania’s defense minister has met in Bucharest with his French counterpart, who pledged to stand by Romania through “difficult times” as tensions soar between Russia and Ukraine

The Independent UK

France says committed to Sahel security ops, despite coups

An attempted coup in Burkina Faso and an earlier coup in Mali are no reason for France and its allies to end their security operation in the Sahel region against Islamist militants, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said in parliament on Tuesday.

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

France and Japan face 'tougher' Indo-Pacific security situation, minister says

The security situation facing Japan and France in the Indo-Pacific is unstable and "getting tougher", Japan's defence minister said on Thursday, at the start of talks between the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries.

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