“However, I will not succumb to defeatism or the prevailing sense of decline.”

This is Macron’s reaction to the statement made by the Chief of the Defence Staff of the French Armed Forces.

“Today, Russia produces more defence equipment than it consumes on the front lines. It is clearly preparing for something else.

Collectively, Europeans are much stronger than Russia. That is why I think we must not be pessimistic.” — @cemafr.bsky.social

Upgrading the French-led multinational NATO battalion in Romania to brigade level also aims to send a message to Russia.

. @jnbarrot.bsky.social welcomed the SkyShield France initiative, which has garnered considerable support, including from prominent French political figures.

He also announced that French diplomacy would carefully follow the work carried out by the SkyShield France initiative.

📍 Japan | France, a nation with a presence on every continent and ocean through its overseas territories, is continuing to increase its influence among its Pacific neighbours in Japan.

結束すれば強くなる 💪.

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“Starting 30 October, Alta Ares will begin mass production of the X-Wing Interceptor, one of two interceptor drones at a French manufacturing site, the location of which is confidential.”

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On Saturday 11 October, the Asturia Quartet — a string ensemble led by the internationally renowned Ukrainian cellist Myroslava Tsykba, who is now a refugee in France — performed Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” in front of the Eiffel Tower.

What lessons can Star Wars offer us about the significance of safeguarding democracy? Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, shared his thoughts on the subject with students at Harvard’s Kennedy School.

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Monday Motivation 💪: The French deterrence forces do not have a “bad reputation”.

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