Tag: France
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Egypt takes delivery
For Russia with…oh, hang on. Egypt warship: First French-made Mistral ship handed over Egypt has received the first of two advanced warships from France in a deal worth $1bn (£692m). […]
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France to boost Libya marsec
France has expressed its willingness to help Libya’s new unity government with maritime security as the fledgling administration seeks to assert its authority over the chaos-wracked country, reports AFP. France […]
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Pirates jailed over fatal attack
Owner murdered during attack. Somali pirates jailed by French court for fatal hijacking Paris – Seven Somali pirates were sentenced to between six and 15 years in prison by a […]
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Pirates on trial in France
Pirates accused in Tribal Kat incident. Somali pirates face trial in France over deadly hijacking Seven suspected Somali pirates accused of hijacking a French yacht, killing its owner and putting […]
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HMS Defender to support French carrier
Ship will provide air cover for French aircraft carrier. Britain’s HMS Defender to support French carrier against Islamic State By Ryan Maass The U.K. Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender will […]
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Vietnam, France join for navy drills
France strengthening regional cooperation. Naval units of Vietnam, France to launch joint marine training drill Le Vendémiaire, a cruiser of the French Navy, arrived at Tien Sa Port in the […]
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Egypt’s latest assault ships
Can Egypt deploy its new vessels? Egypt’s Acquisition of the Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship: An Operational Analysis Introduction The protracted “What happens to France’s two unwanted Mistrals”saga has seemingly drawn […]
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Exercise Oxide capability demonstration
France and South Africa showcase abilities. Exercise Oxide capability demonstration Exercise Oxide, the combined French/South African maritime exercise, moved into top gear at the weekend with a capability demonstration in […]
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Egypt to buy French Mistrals
France sells off ships destined for Russia. Egypt agrees to buy warships built for Russia from France Egypt has agreed to buy two Mistral warships originally built for Russia, the […]
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Saab and BAE in mines countermeasures deal
New mines disposal system under development. Saab signs maritime mine countermeasures contract with BAE Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the design and […]
