French military
Coverage of French military in the Nexus archive.
- First wildfire death in Spain as blazes ravage Europe - with 270,000 people forced from their homes and France sends in the military
Spain has reported its first wildfire death as blazes across Europe have displaced 270,000 people. France has deployed its military to address the crisis.
- Russian warship carries out live-firing war games off PLYMOUTH as British and French military track frigate through English Channel
A Russian warship conducted live-firing exercises off Plymouth, with British and French military forces tracking the frigate through the English Channel.
- Russian warship carries out live-firing war games off PLYMOUTH as British and French military track frigate through English Channel
A Russian warship conducted live-firing war games near Plymouth, with British and French military forces tracking the frigate through the English Channel.
- German military to join French nuclear exercise for first time
German military personnel will participate in France’s Poker nuclear exercise for the first time this autumn, marking a step toward closer Franco-German nuclear deterrence cooperation. The agreement is expected to be formalized during a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal free party at a military firing range near Bourges, drawing up to 40,000 ravers. The event was held at a French military site, sparking concerns. The large crowd and unauthorized nature of the gathering pose potential security risks.