Tag: France

France clears deck for Mirage supply to Ukraine

Arijit Bose
France

Paris: France will supply Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine and train its soldiers, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with French media. “We will start a new cooperation and send Mirage 2000-5s,” Macron said on Thursday evening. The French leader also promised to train an entire Ukrainian battalion of 4,500 soldiers, which is to be deployed to the battlefield, Xinhua news agency reported. He said the delivery of French fighter jets “will not escalate tensions” and promised “they will not be used to bomb civilians”. Additionally, Macron did…

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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan embarks on an official visit to France

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has proceeded on an official visit to France. The visit is aimed to further reinforce the robust defence ties between the two nations, which have gained considerable momentum in the last few years. During his visit, General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to interact with the senior civil and military leadership of France, including his counterpart the French CDS (CEMA), General Thierry Burkhard, Director IHEDN (National Institute for Higher Defence Studies),  and Director General Armament. General Anil Chauhan will visit the…

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