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France to spend $540 million on artillery propellant production

PARIS — French explosives maker Eurenco will spend €500 million (U.S. $540 million) to restart explosive powder production and boost output of artillery propellants, said French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the company’s site in Bergerac on Thursday....
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Britain cements foothold in Ukraine for weapons upkeep, production

LONDON — Light artillery pieces donated to Ukraine by Britain’s Ministry of Defence are to be repaired and maintained locally under a deal agreed by the two governments. The new servicing arrangement for the BAE Systems-built L119 guns replaces a maintenance plan for...
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France to invest €500 million in artillery propellant production

PARIS — French explosives maker Eurenco will invest €500 million (U.S. $535 million) to restart explosive powder production and boost output of artillery propellants, said French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the company’s site in Bergerac on Thursday....
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In first, France’s aircraft carrier to deploy under NATO command

PARIS — France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its strike group will deploy under NATO command for the first time, as the French Navy’s flagship resumes operations after interim maintenance that kept it out of action most of last year. The Charles de Gaulle,...
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