The Latest Breaking News from Sébastien Lecornu

The Russian invasion in 2022 and Ukrainian resistance for over three years have transformed drones into one of the most strategic weapons of the 21st century. However, according to the military, France was until now "insufficiently prepared" for this upheaval in warfare.

Dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load a container allegedly containing parts for machine guns destined for Israel, citing opposition to the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. The French defence ministry insists the components are sent to Israel for assembly and then sent back to France, or…

Greece has signed a deal for the purchase of anti-ship missiles from France, as it seeks to bolster its defenses in a procurement program aimed mainly at addressing tensions with neighboring Turkey

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France and the European Union are mobilising to secure access to Ukraine’s valuable mineral resources, despite pressure from Washington, which is pushing for mineral deals with Kyiv as a form of repayment for military aid.

In a symbolic ceremony this Thursday, France will officially transfer control of the Port-Bouët military camp to the Ivorian army. This marks a significant milestone in the restructuring of France's military presence in Africa. The handover reflects the evolving nature of military cooperation between the two nations and takes place…

Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

France's armed forces minister has stressed that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) will remain in place as Israel expands its targets across the country in a bid to neutralise the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah.

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed Thursday as “ridiculous” Russia's defense minister's remarks suggesting Ukraine and France could had a role in last month's deadly Moscow concert hall attack.