Advanced weapons systems training
Realistic training is the cornerstone of conventional deterrence.
French nuclear deterrence
“Never have I felt more than at this moment that our country had truly overcome the defeat of 1940 and that it had the future to itself”
-Former French prime minister, Félix Gaillard, on Gerboise bleue, 13 February 1960.
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses: part one: The Vietnam War!
The Suppression and/or Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD or DEAD) is one of the lesser-known missions fought in the air by highly trained crews equipped with the latest electronic warfare equipment. Part one Vietnam area.
The Lagrange points: The new Space Race.
In 1957, the Soviets shook the world when they sent Sputnik into orbit. The first artificial satellite was communist!
For 22 days, the USA looked at the sky in shame and anger. How could they have beaten America, the most powerful nation on Earth?
The Chinese blockade of Taiwan
Only 12 countries still recognise Taipei as the capital of Taiwan, thanks to decades of Chinese political and economic influence. The aggravating moment was the US decision to switch its diplomatic recognition in 1979 towards Beijing.
Since then, the US has walked a thin line between its business interests with China while being Taiwan's strongest military supporter.
Hook ‘hem !
On February 1st, French MOD announced that units from the French Navy won the Hook 'Em award for the third year running!
French Army Aviation in Lybia
French Army Aviation heliborne raids from the deck of the PHA Tonnerre during the Lybian War
