Security

French, UK naval chiefs urge dramatic changes in warship design

PARIS — The pace of change in maritime warfare requires Western navies to innovate faster and work more intimately with industrial partners to defeat evolving threats, the heads of the French and U.K. navies said. Navies can no longer count on ships staying relevant...
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France looks to boost export financing to help mid-sized defense firms

PARIS — French public investment bank Bpifrance is seeking to increase the amount of export financing it can provide to small and medium-sized defense firms, as the current limit is insufficient to meet some demands, the bank’s head of export finance said. Bpifrance...
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Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies

PARIS — French naval companies are solidifying global market share with the procurement of navigation systems by the Egyptian and German navies as well as developments in the multinational multi-role patrol corvette program. The opening day of the Euronaval show,...
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Czechia’s quiet struggle for artillery shells holds lessons for Europe

The battlefield conditions for Ukrainian defenders remain dire as the war enters its third year, with winter fast approaching. Over the past weeks, Ukraine has faced intense pressure from Russian forces, culminating in the strategic loss of Vuhledar, which exposed two...
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