Europe leads global arms imports market as demand surges: SIPRI report
Ukraine, Poland and the United Kingdom were the three biggest European weapon system importers between 2021 and 2025, said SIPRI.
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Macron visits Cyprus amid security concerns over Middle East war
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cyprus on Monday amid French efforts to bolster security in the Mediterranean as the war in the Middle East continues. Paris deployed warships to the region last week after Cyprus was targeted by Iranian-mad…
France launches nationwide petrol station inspections as fuel prices jump
France is set to carry out a blitz of petrol station inspections this week after a sharp rise in fuel prices sparked political anger and fears that retailers could exploit tensions in the Middle East.
Naval Group And India Forge Ahead In Submarine Innovation Amid 2026 Franco-Indian Tech Alliance
In the bustling heart of Mumbai, Naval Group has marked a pivotal moment in India-France defence ties. This inauguration forms part of the 2026 India-France Year of Innovation, a landmark initiative designed to deepen bilateral cooperation across cutting-edge domains.The partnership zeroes in on joint research and development, knowledge exchange, and co-creation. It seeks to invigorate the
France marks International Women’s Day amid concern over rise of far right
Some 100 organisations have called on people across France to take to the streets on Sunday to defend women’s rights, warning that the rise of the far right threatens hard-won freedoms.
Between Tehran’s agents and opposition exiles, France caught in Iran’s shadow war
As France dispatches fighter jets and warships to defend its Gulf partners amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Paris also faces a more elusive front – on its own soil. Middle East expert Adrian Calamel tells RFI that France remains vulnerable not onl…
Ukraine Gears Up Prepayments For Gripen And Rafale Fighters Amid Swift Delivery Talks
Ukraine is advancing its military aviation capabilities amid ongoing conflict, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing preparations for prepayments on Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter jets. This development, reported by Ukrainian media on 5 March 2026, signals a potential shift towards bolstering Kyiv’s air force with advanced Western platforms, according to a UNIAN report, .
France’s local elections promise a preview of 2027 presidential poll
With a week to go before the first round, France’s local elections on 15 and 22 March are shaping up as a key test for political parties ahead of next year’s presidential poll.
France’s local elections promise a preview of 2027 presidential poll
With a week to go before the first round, France’s local elections on 15 and 22 March are shaping up as a key test for political parties ahead of next year’s presidential poll.
From war memorial to political fault line, the Paris Grand Mosque turns 100
The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in French history. Built to honour Muslim soldiers who died in the First World War, the mosque has become a symbol of Islam in Franc…