Tag: Florence Parly

Indonesia Signs Deal With France to Acquire 42 Rafale Warplanes

February 10, 2022
Asia & PacificAUKUSFlorence ParlyFranceIndonesiaWorld
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Indonesia inked an $8.1 billion deal with France on Thursday to acquire 42 Rafale fighter jets, France’s defense ministry said, as Paris seeks to bolster military ties in the Indo-Pacific region after losing a submarine deal with Australia last year. French Defense Minister Florence Parly announced the deal on Twitter during her visit to Indonesia…

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French Minister Pulls Out of Meeting With UK Defense Minister Amid Submarines Row

September 20, 2021
Ben WallaceEuropeFlorence ParlyFranco-British CouncilsubmarinesUKWorld
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French Defense Minister Florence Parly has postponed a meeting with counterpart Ben Wallace as the international fallout from the row over a lucrative submarines contract continues. The UK, United States, and Australia agreed a new pact, which includes the development of nuclear-powered submarines—a deal that tore up an agreement for Paris to supply Sydney with…

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