Egypt, France in joint Mediterranean military exercise
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DefenceTalkEgypt and France began Sunday joint manoeuvres in the Mediterranean in which French Rafale warplanes purchased by Cairo last year are taking part, the Egyptian army said. The “Ramses 2016” military and naval exercise is being held off the coast of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria and are expected to last for several days, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/egypt-france-in-joint-mediterranean-military-exercise-66943/
Is the Rafale Coming to the Indian Navy?
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DefenceTalkAs India embarks on its quest to fast-track construction of a second indigenous aircraft carrier, the question in Indian Navy circles becomes how best to fill out the necessary combat aircraft component to be featured on the new ship. At a projected 65,000 tons, the future INS Vishal will be much larger than its 40,000-ton […]https://www.defencetalk.com/is-the-rafale-coming-to-the-indian-navy-66811/
France delivers 3 more Rafale fighters to Egypt
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DefenceTalkEgypt received three Rafale fighters from France on Thursday, the military said, six months after Paris delivered the first three of a consignment of 24 of the warplanes. The delivery is part of a 5.2 billion-euro ($5.6 billion) deal Cairo signed with Paris in February 2015 to purchase 24 Rafale multi-role combat jets, a frigate […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-delivers-3-more-rafale-fighters-to-egypt-66607/
France, India sign Rafale agreement, no deal on price
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DefenceTalkIndia and France have signed an agreement on the long-delayed purchase of 36 French Rafale fighter jets but have yet to reach a deal on financial issues, the leaders of both countries said Monday. French President Francois Hollande said there remained “some financial issues” to be resolved before the purchase, first announced in 2012, could […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-india-sign-rafale-agreement-no-deal-on-price-66540/
French, Indian leaders bid to shore up fighter jet deal
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DefenceTalkThe leaders of India and France were looking to shore up a troubled multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal and make a new push on solar energy as they gathered in New Delhi for talks Monday. After beginning a three-day visit to India in the northern city of Chandigarh on Sunday, French President Francois Hollande has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/french-indian-leaders-bid-to-shore-up-fighter-jet-deal-66528/
Rafale Contract In Qatar Comes Into Force
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DefenceTalkThe contract for the purchase of 24 Rafale aircraft by Qatar came into force today. Signed in Doha on 4 May 2015, in the company of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic, this contract represents a new milestone […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rafale-contract-in-qatar-comes-into-force-66124/
US, British, French Forces Partner for Inaugural Trilateral Exercise At JBLE
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DefenceTalkLANGLEY AFB: U.S. service members will partner with members of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) and the French Air Force (FrAF) for the inaugural Trilateral anti-access/area denial exercise scheduled for Dec. 2-18, 2015, at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The exercise, hosted by the 1st Fighter Wing (FW), will focus on operations in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/rafales-f-22-raptors-eurofighters-launch-trilateral-exercise-jble-65974/
France sells warships to Egypt, after Russia deal scrapped
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DefenceTalkFrench President Francois Hollande said Wednesday Egypt had agreed to buy two Mistral warships which France built for Russia before scrapping the sale over the Ukraine crisis. The deal is the second big military contract this year between France and Egypt, which Hollande said he increasingly views as a strategic partner. “It was my preferred […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-sells-warships-to-egypt-after-russia-deal-scrapped-65522/
France to hold crunch talks in India on Rafale deal: official
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DefenceTalkNew Delhi: French and Indian defence officials are to hold fresh talks Tuesday on the purchase of 36 Rafale jets, with hopes drawn-out negotiations on the multi-billion-dollar deal are close to concluding, an official said. The talks are going ahead in New Delhi after the French side agreed to an Indian government demand for future […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-hold-crunch-talks-india-rafale-deal-65516/
France carries out first air strikes on IS in Syria
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DefenceTalkUnited Nations: France carried out its first air strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Sunday, launching a military operation as Russia and Western powers sought the upper hand in shaping the future of the war-torn country. President Francois Hollande said six French warplanes hit an IS training camp near the eastern city […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-carries-out-first-air-strikes-on-is-in-syria-65482/