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France holds Bastille Day military parade that, years ago, inspired Trump

The Bastille Day parade in 2017 on the Champs-Élysées in Paris inspired Donald Trump to plan a military parade in Washington ...
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French defense industry faces challenge of ramping up production

EDITORIAL. With the shift to a war economy requiring mass production and regular output within tight deadlines, France's industrial sector must transform, on both a qualitative and quantitative level.

French President Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years.
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The Bright Side: French military pigeons race in tribute to feathered World War heroes

The French army ceased to rely on messenger pigeons back in 1961, following the Algerian war of independence. But carrier ...

French troops leave Senegal, but Dakar maintains ties with Paris

At the request of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, all French military bases in Senegal have now been handed over.

What is Bastille Day? What to know about the French holiday and why it is celebrated

France celebrated Bastille Day on Monday, the holiday marking the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal moment in ...
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Ex-Chelsea player Nicolas Tie retires early at 24, joins French military career

Former promising Chelsea player, Nicolas Tie, has swapped football for the military after ending his career in sports at age ...

5 Of The Newest French-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed

France is one of the few countries that produces its own fighter jets. Take a look at the fastest French-manufactured fighter ...