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Franco-German Future Fighter Effort Collapses Over Irreconcilable Differences

Franco-German Future Fighter Program Collapses Over Irreconcilable Differences

France and Germany have abandoned the joint New Generation Fighter (NGF) program due to irreconcilable differences.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged French President Emmanuel Macron to end the program.
Industrial partners Dassault and Airbus failed to agree on key aspects of the fighter jet.
The collapse leaves Europe with fragmented next-generation fighter initiatives: GCAP (UK-led) and Swedish FCAS.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via twz.com

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French jet on NATO mission shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

French Rafale Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia in NATO Mission

French Rafale jet on NATO Baltic Air Police mission shot down an unidentified drone over Latvia.
Drone entered from Russia due to Russian electromagnetic warfare, according to Latvian army.
No injuries or property damage; decision to shoot down made by NATO command.
Incident highlights spill-over concerns from Russia's war in Ukraine into NATO territory.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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France to test its own AI-powered battlefield command in June NATO exercise

France to Test AI Battlefield Command Arcadia in NATO Exercise, Countering Palantir's Maven

France developed Arcadia AI command system with Mistral AI, Safran.AI, Thales, and Airbus.
Arcadia will be tested at NATO's CWIX exercise in Poland June 8-26.
System is an alternative to Palantir's Maven Smart System, addressing digital sovereignty.
Arcadia complies with NATO's FMN standards; Maven's FMN certification is pending.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via defensenews.com

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France Gets Electrification Right, But 2030 Is Doing A Lot Of Work - CleanTechnica

France frames electrification as energy security, not just climate policy

France wants domestically produced electricity to reach 60% of its energy mix by 2030.
Public support for electrification is set to double to €10 billion annually through 2030.
The plan spans heating, transport, industry, generation, EV charging and grids.
Its biggest challenge is execution on a compressed timeline.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Norway becomes ninth country to sign up for French nuclear deterrence as trust in US falters

Norway joins France’s emerging nuclear protection framework

Norway has become the ninth European country to sign up for France’s emerging nuclear protection framework.
France’s new doctrine links existential threats to European allies with a possible French nuclear response.
Norway said it will not host nuclear weapons in peacetime.
The practical details of France’s “forward deterrence” model are still being worked out.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 1, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 8, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 9, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 8, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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France to Double Share of Its Electricity That's Domestically Produced by 2030 - CleanTechnica

France Moves to Raise Homegrown Power Share as Energy Security Pressures Mount

France wants 60% of its electricity to come from domestic sources by 2030.
State support is set to rise to 10 billion euros a year through 2030.
The strategy connects energy security with EVs, heat pumps and industrial jobs.

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Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch warns France against letting Anthropic's Mythos scan military code bases

Mistral Chief Warns France Against Letting Foreign AI Probe Military Code

Mistral’s CEO told a French inquiry that military code should not be scanned by Anthropic’s Mythos.
He argued advanced AI systems can identify vulnerabilities and deepen strategic dependence.
The EU is already seeking early access to powerful cybersecurity models from U.S. firms.

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France Weighs Food and Fertilizer Curbs as Cadmium Exposure Alarms Health Officials

France is weighing public testing and fertilizer regulation after ANSES warned that nearly half the population exceeded cadmium reference values.
Common foods including bread, cereals, rice and potatoes were identified as important exposure sources for nonsmokers.
The policy debate centers on both measuring current contamination and preventing additional cadmium from entering soils.

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French Prosecutors Escalate Probe Into Musk, X, and xAI

French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Musk, X, xAI, and Linda Yaccarino.
The case involves alleged illegal content including sexual images of minors, deepfakes, and Holocaust-denial claims.
Authorities escalated after voluntary summonses for questioning were ignored.

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French IPP building mini solar farms via low-voltage extension

A French Solar Developer Is Expanding Utility Projects One Low-Voltage Link at a Time

Solvéo Energies expanded its Bélesta-en-Lauragais plant to 3 MW with a new 300 kW unit.
The addition uses a separate low-voltage connection instead of the original plant’s high-voltage substation.
The design aims to speed permitting and connection while minimizing land use, though at somewhat higher upfront cost.

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Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible

Safran and MBDA say French long-range rocket system could be ready by 2029

Safran and MBDA say they test-fired the first Thundart munition on April 14.
The current munition has a stated range of 150 kilometers.
If selected, the companies say France could receive operational systems as early as 2029.

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Heat pumps may help boost residential solar in France

France’s Heat Pump Push Could Give Residential Solar an Unexpected Lift

France aims to install one million heat pumps per year by 2030 and phase out gas boilers in new housing.
The government has initially earmarked 200 million euros and is considering leasing and subsidy support.
Greater home electrification could improve the case for rooftop solar in the residential market.

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France readies AI-powered combat data-management similar to US ‘Maven’

France Is Building a Sovereign AI Battle-Data System Modeled on Maven

A French general described the project as a sovereign equivalent to Project Maven.
The system is intended to center distributed military work on data and advanced AI.
France says it could be available within months and used in exercises in September 2027.

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France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech | TechCrunch

France’s Linux Shift Turns Digital Sovereignty Into Operating System Policy

France plans to move some government computers from Windows to Linux.
The transition will begin with DINUM, the state’s digital agency.
Officials frame the move as part of a wider effort to regain control over data and infrastructure.

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Ukrainian drone makers visit Paris looking for co-production deals

Ukrainian Drone Firms Court French Partners in Push for Co-Production

Ukrainian drone companies met French firms in Paris to pursue co-production partnerships.
Ukraine is offering drone warfare expertise while seeking deeper integration with European industry.
Co-production is being positioned as a faster route to equip Ukraine and strengthen Europe’s defense base.

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France mulls fallback tank for delayed MGCS program in defense update

France weighs an interim tank as its next-generation armored program slips further behind

France is discussing an interim tank to bridge the gap after the Leclerc.
The MGCS program with Germany is about a decade behind schedule.
Paris wants any stopgap vehicle to serve as the first building block of a future system.

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France to increase defense spending by $42 billion, mulls new tank effort - Breaking Defense

France Unveils €36 Billion Defense Boost and Weighs Interim Tank Program

France proposed a €36 billion defense budget increase over four years.
Paris is considering an interim tank before MGCS is ready.
The plan also prioritizes military space capabilities and reserve growth.

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Voltalia secures €100 million financing amid restructuring

Voltalia lands €100 million shareholder loan as it pushes restructuring plan

Voltalia secured €100 million in shareholder financing.
The loan is non-dilutive and repayable over one year.
Funds will support the Spring transformation plan and asset sales.
The company says the goal is to reduce debt and restore flexibility.

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France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan

France completes FDI frigate order as Navy fleet plan reaches final hull

France ordered its fifth and final planned FDI frigate from Naval Group.
The last vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2032 after earlier delays.
The order completes the current French plan for a 15-frigate first-rate fleet.

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Can sodium-ion storage drive energy flexibility in France?

France Storage Debate Puts Sodium-Ion Batteries at the Center of Solar Flexibility

A French non-profit says France’s 2030 solar plan lacks storage targets.
It proposes mandatory storage for new renewable projects above 10 kW.
The group argues European sodium-ion batteries could offer a viable path.

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