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Lebanon Detains Islamic State Commander

Lebanese authorities said Monday they had detained a Syrian commander from the Islamic State group, as Damascus investigates an IS-linked cell accused of bombings during a visit by France's President Emmanuel Macron.

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Matchbox-Sized Navigation Tech Takes Aim at the Next Wave of Guided Weapons

A new inertial measurement unit from French firm SBG Systems promises to deliver tactical-grade navigation and guidance performance in a compact package.

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PT Pal, Naval Group Kick Off Production of Indonesia’s Scorpène Submarines

Jakarta’s state-owned company PT PAL and France’s Naval Group have begun building the first two Evolved Scorpène-class submarines for the Indonesian Navy in Surabaya, East Java.

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Czech Military Orders 17,000 Night Vision Parts From Exosens

Lithuanian sensing company BROLIS has awarded a contract to French industry partner Exosens for the supply of approximately 17,000 image intensifier tubes to the Czech Armed Forces.

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Ukraine Seeks License to Produce French SCALP Cruise Missiles

Ukraine is negotiating with France to obtain a license to produce SCALP cruise missiles domestically.

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French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

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UAE’s EDGE Opens Paris HQ, Signs Cooperation Framework With France

EDGE Group has signed a framework with France as the Emirati state-owned defense conglomerate launched its European headquarters in Paris.

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France Buys 5,000 Sonora ISR Drones From Harmattan AI

France has awarded local defense firm Harmattan AI a contract to deliver 5,000 Sonora short-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones.

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France Pairs AI With Stratospheric Balloons for Next-Gen EW and ELINT

A new partnership between Safran Electronics & Defense and Hemeria aims to push electronic warfare and electromagnetic intelligence operations into the stratosphere.

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Saab Deepens AI Push With Strategic Stake in France’s Comand AI

Saab is expanding its artificial intelligence portfolio with a strategic investment in France’s Comand AI, a company specializing in AI-powered battlefield planning.

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