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Nicolas Gros Verheyde March 25, 2021April 4th A400M, Skydivers

The 18th A400M arrives, with all-new capabilities

(B2) A new A400M Atlas transport aircraft was received in Seville (Spain) on Wednesday (March 24) by

News Blog Aviation

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 19th May 202019th May 2020 airdrop, Transport aircraft - tankers, Skydivers

A400M. Paratroopers can sneak out through the side door. An asset in operation

(B2) The French Ministry of the Armed Forces is quite proud to announce it. The European A400M transport aircraft is now capable

News Blog Gulf Middle East Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde September 23, 2017September 11, 2023 13th RDP, COS, Death, special forces, Inherent Resolve, Iraq, Opex, Skydivers, information

A special forces paratrooper killed in action in the Levant

(B2) “An adjutant of the 13th parachute dragoon regiment died in the Levant while carrying out his mission”.

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog Stabilization / Peace

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 18th June 201718th June 2017 1st CPR, Death, Mali, Skydivers, Role 3

A paratrooper from the 1st RCP who died in Mali

(B2) A paratrooper from the 1st RCP (parachute hunter regiment) from Pamiers died in Mali "accidentally

West Africa - Sahel Brief blog Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 29th OctoberSeptember 11, 2023 Army, Barkhane, Death, France, Mali, Opex, Skydivers

Violent clash between the Barkhane force and jihadists in northern Mali. 1 soldier killed

(B2) The French Defense Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, announced it on Wednesday afternoon (October 29) before the National Assembly, at

News Blog West Africa - Sahel Missions Operations

Nicolas Gros Verheyde 8th May 2014March 2, 2020 Army, Combats, Death, France, Foreign Legion, Mali, Skydivers, Serval, Slovakia, Terrorisme

A dead green beret in northern Mali. Sergeant Kalafut was Slovak (Maj2)

(BRUSSELS2) A non-commissioned officer of the 2nd foreign parachute regiment of Calvi (2nd REP) – the green berets of the Legion

West Africa - Sahel

Nicolas Gros Verheyde March 10, 2013March 10, 2013 EUTM Mali, Protective strength, Skydivers, Czech Republic, SALIS

First mission in Africa for Chrudim's paratroopers

(BRUSSELS2) The Czech soldiers are ready to leave for Mali. They should be there within the week.

[Alert] Joe Biden launches the debate on post-Gaza. Possible sanctions against Israeli settlers November 18, 2023
(B2) In an opinion published in the Washington Post this Saturday (November 18), the American president sets the stage for the aftermath of the Israeli offensive in Gaza. But above all, he threatens extremist settlers with sanctions by
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Interview] Brexit, Putin, Middle East, Rule of law, Unanimity, High Representative… Jean Asselborn lets loose November 18, 2023
(B2) Just before his departure from the Luxembourg government, Jean Asselborn, the dean of foreign policy among Europeans, agreed to share with us the fruit of his experience. Twenty years of holding the handle
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] Warning Danger! Europe still lives in the age of innocence (Nathalie Loiseau) November 14, 2023
(B2) In front of a selected audience of soldiers, researchers, experts in geopolitics, students, Nathalie Loiseau (Horizons/Renew), delivered a vibrant appeal to Europeans to become aware of their assets - democracy, prosperity, peace -, assets
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Verbatim] A European defense, still nowhere to be found (Defence interviews) November 2, 2023
(B2) Despite growing tensions on the world stage, the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, European defense remains a mirage. The Atlantic Alliance is strengthening. And the Europeans always show up
Olivier Jehin
[In brief] In the absence of a rapid European possibility, Armenia will be armed by France 24th October
(B2) Ground-air defense, radars, enhanced cooperation, training... France promises Armenia all its military support. Support which overcomes the difficulty at European level of triggering significant and rapid aid under the
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[In brief] During the war in Ukraine, trade with Russia continues 24th October
(B2) Despite the war in Ukraine, imports of certain Russian special metals, such as titanium and aluminum, continue. To the greatest benefit of the oligarchs close to power, denounces a journalistic investigation. The main players in
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] Von der Leyen's media coup in Israel: a real institutional coup? 15th October
(B2) The President of the European Commission committed a major political blunder on Friday (October 13). A diplomatic mistake and an institutional error. But above all a strategic error which could undermine all
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Reportage] In Toledo, Ukrainian soldiers in combat training and against IEDs September 3, 2023
(B2 - exclusive) Without fanfare, Spain continues training Ukrainian soldiers. More than 3000 have already been trained. Mainly within its infantry academy in Toledo. Express, practical and intense training to which B2
Nicolas Gros Verheyde
[Analysis] ASAP, ammunition plan. Schizophrenia pushed to its climax 11th June 2023
(B2) The censorship of several major provisions of the European Commission's project aimed at boosting the production of munitions is surprising in more than one way. The proposed act of support for the production of
Olivier Jehin