France

2022 - 9 - 22

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How France aims to streamline, simplify arms and ammo acquisition (Breaking Defense)

[I]n times of war,” French defense minister Sébastien Lecornu said, “when we need to go fast and take risks, we need a different approach.”

In the transition to a war economy, the French armed forces will replenish their ammunition stocks, which will now be assessed in light of the potential for a major engagement. “But today, we need to return to good household management and, to continue with the metaphor, have a sufficient stock of groceries to hold out.” “We have instances of industrial espionage over the past few years which entails stealing a technology to take it home. “This need for speed is not just the thinking in France,” Lecornu noted. The minister noted in the meeting that “since February 24, the notions of risks and dangers have evolved considerably and require a change of approach” to acquisition. Emmanuel Chiva, the new head of the DGA, and his deputy, Thierry Carlier, have received a mandate to work with manufacturers to figure out a process that would simplify procedures whilst not sacrificing the requirement for quality. Lecornu wants manufacturers to relocate their subcontractors in France, or at least the European Union (EU), so as to not be dependent on foreign know-how and to protect French know-how. Each option on a piece of equipment is an obstacle to the speed of manufacturing,” he warned. To meet the requirements for greater quantities of materiel, the DGA Procurement Agency and the armies “must formulate requests that are simpler to carry out. This evolution of the threat implies a necessary adaptation of our production tool.” There the French president exhorted industry to “go faster, think differently about production rates, ramp-up […] in order to be able to more quickly reconstitute [stocks of] equipment indispensable for our armed forces, for our allies and for those whom we want to help.” The defense minister, Sébastien Lecornu, told media afterward that normally the acquisition processes is onerous and complicated, a luxury of peacetime.

France Says European Fighter Jet 'Will Be Completed' (The Defense Post)

France's defense minister sought to dispel doubts over plans to build the next-generation European fighter jet, saying the project "will be completed."

The French minister said he and Lambrecht agreed on “future timescales on tanks,” adding that “proposals” to move the project forward would be made at a Franco-German meeting of ministers at the end of October. The need for foresight was as urgent for jets as it was “for the tank of the future,” he said. Despite the difficulties, “we need to think about what the fighter of the future will look like, because we will need it,” the French minister said.

Spain-France gas pipeline capacity increased and available, Spain ... (Reuters)

The capacity of a Spain-France gas pipeline has been increased and can be used immediately if needed, Spain's energy minister said on Thursday.

That is precisely why we need to be strategic...let's think about the following winters. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com "There is no end in sight to this war (in Ukraine).

The mellow corner of France that feels like the England of my youth (Telegraph.co.uk)

The deep green landscape of the Orne département rolls plump with cattle and shire horses, and is at its most magical in autumn.

[brittany-ferries.co.uk](https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferries-france/portsmouth-caen/about)), or the Eurostar to Paris ( [eurostar.com](http://eurostar.com/)), and hire a car. Bang on the lake, the three-star Le Béryl ( [hotel-bagnoles.com](http://hotel-bagnoles.com/)) is remarkably welcoming, has a swish of class, good restaurant, plus a sauna and indoor pool. I sat on my hotel balcony, drinking a young calvados with ice and looking out over the lake, parkland and settled centre. The harvest is in full swing as we speak. Around 1028, this was the birthplace of William the Bastard who, 38 years later, evolved from “Bastard” to “Conqueror”. That the Dives valley is now as serene and sleepy as a Sunday afternoon is maybe nature’s way of compensating. Arrested in her classroom in 1942, she was sent to the camps, survived to the end of the war – then died in the train on the way home. The château is monumentally intact – bristling like a brigade of old warriors – but, should you want to honour one of Charles III’s more distant ancestors, best be fleet of foot. The full experience of the occupation, and civil suffering, is centre-stage in the Civilians’ War Museum in the town of Falaise itself ( [memorial-falaise.fr](http://memorial-falaise.fr/)). So you should have to yourself the field of explaining to the French the brilliance of monarchy. Our Henry II was born in 1133 in what is now the town hall. I’d suggest Franck Quinton, Michelin-starred chef and co-owner of the Manoir-du-Lys hotel just out of town.

France's Macron seeks 'massive' boost for renewable energy (SFGate)

SAINT-NAZAIRE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a...

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Mbappe and Giroud shine as France beat Austria 2-0 (Reuters)

France kept their hopes of staying in the top tier of the Nations League alive as goals by Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud secured a 2-0 home victory over ...

"Our intentions were good, everyone defended a lot, there are a lot of positives. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com "We did what we had to do," the 1998 world champion said.

Mbappe stars as France shrug off troubles to outclass Austria (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 ...

Mbappe had the ball in the net inside 90 seconds only to be denied by the offside flag, and he was a constant threat in the first half. France's failure to win any of their four games in June is the reason for that, but the priority for Les Bleus now is the World Cup, with the first game of their title defence in Qatar exactly two months away. Mbappe showcased his phenomenal pace and strength on the way before finishing emphatically to put the reigning world champions ahead in the 56th minute at the Stade de France.