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[Podcast] 75 Years of NATO: The Transatlantic Relationship Standing the Test of Time [1/2]

On 4 April, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) celebrated its 75th anniversary. A celebration that came in an exceptional context for the Alliance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here we review the past and present events of the Alliance, which has demonstrated its ability to adapt to the changing geopolitical landscape.

  • Otan

July 11, 2024

French Military Equipment Delivered to Ukraine

The data below show the quantitative list of French military equipment delivered to Ukraine from the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, on 24 February 2022, to 31 December 2023. French Military equipment delivered since 1 January 2024 is not included.

  • Ukraine

March 04, 2024

Artillery coalition “helping Ukraine built its future artillery”

Major-General Jean-Michel Guilloton took the lead of the “Artillery for Ukraine” coalition launched on 18th January by the Armed Forces Minister, Mr Sébastien Lecornu. During the Armed Forces Ministry’s press conference, Major-General Guilloton presented this coalition, the aim of which is to reinforce the military support to Kiev. Interview.

  • Ukraine

January 25, 2024

Ukraine: the artillery coalition has been launched

On Thursday, 18th January, the Armed Forces Minister, Mr Sébastien Lecornu, has launched, together with Mr Roustem Oumerov his Ukrainian counterpart, the “Artillery for Ukraine” coalition. It is aimed at reinforcing the military support to Kiev, both in the short and long terms. The Minister has also announced that France was going to deliver 6 Caesar guns in the coming weeks, and could manufacture 72 additional ones in 2024 for Ukraine.

  • Ukraine

January 18, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] Working together against hybrid threats in the South Pacific

The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) ended on 6th December in Nouméa. What where the stakes of the debates? Three round tables – “analysing”, “anticipating” and “operating” – were organized over two days to discuss topics of common interest. Explanations.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] Croix du Sud, training for post-disaster crisis management

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster. On this occasion, let’s make a flashback on Croix du Sud 2023, an exercise aimed at training our forces and that of our partners for post-natural disaster crisis management and humanitarian assistance.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] HADR “Tonga assist”: “Embarking as much freight as possible and unloading it very quickly”

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minster, Sébastien Lecornu, welcomes the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SDPMM) in Nouméa. France, as an Indo-Pacific Nation, participates in the security of these territories, especially in case of natural disaster. In 2022, Lieutenant-Commander Romain thus led an HADR mission in the Tonga islands after a volcanic eruption. Discussion.

January 08, 2024

What is SPDMM ?

From 4th to 6th December, the French Armed Forces Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, hosts the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Nouméa (New Caledonia). Who participates in this summit? What are the stakes? Explanations.

January 08, 2024

[SPDMM 2023] What commitments for the Member States ?

The 8th Regional South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Summit, chaired by Sébastien Lecornu, ended with the signature of a Statement of Intent. The seven Member States have committed themselves to reinforce their co-operation and their co-ordination around four major stakes. Explanations.

January 05, 2024