Catherine Vautrin
French politician
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Eight years of commitment, 2.5 billion in investment,
- Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin told parliament, referring to the joint German-French jet projectLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
Peace is secured only through strength,
- he told the audience including French armed forces Minister Catherine Vautrin, without referring explicitly to the US-Israeli war against IranLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/france…
Our credibility in Asia also depends on our robustness in Europe, defending Ukraine in the face of the Russian aggression,
- said French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin in a speech to delegatesNewsmaxnewsmax.com/newsfront/nato…
There are capabilities to provide fully supported escort services — that is to say, in no way offensive, of course — for ships to ensure safe passage through the strait; that is what will be debated today in Paris,
- Catherine Vautrin told French TV station TF1 on FridayIrish Timesirishtimes.com/world/middle…
The goal is for our armed forces to be capable of facing a potential major deployment within a timeframe that no one can predict,
- French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin told reportersPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/france…
- Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said following a meeting of top defense and security officialsLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/france…
- Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said following a meeting of top defence and security officialsJapan Todayjapantoday.com/category/world…
The deep and brutal shift in the balance of international geopolitics forces us to go harder and faster,
- Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin wrote in a summary of the bill issued on WednesdayReutersreuters.com/business/aerospace…
Earlier
France to keep working on fighter jet through 2040
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…But after Berlin pulled the plug this week due to irreconcilable differences between France’s Dassault Aviation and Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space, countries are now trying to figure out what happens to their air power plans
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/europe…US defense chief warns Europe over migration in Normandy speech
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…Locals called out Hegseth’s past criticisms of allied countries in Europe
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, one of Asia's premier track-one intergovernmental security forums
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/05…American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/pete…Balikatan now focused on defending PHL amid regional tensions
Daily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/05…Celebrations erupt in Lebanese cities as 10-day ceasefire with Israel takes effect
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…A temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon went into effect at midnight local time on Friday after weeks of fighting
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…France unveils rearmament boost to face Russia threat, global instability
France 24france24.com/en/video…The chief of the defense staff General Fabien Mandon spoke in parliament as he presented France's draft legislation to boost defense spending between 2024 and 2030
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/france…French military is hit by another 'StravaLeaks' fiasco as running app reveals location of 18,000 personnel after jogger gave away aircraft carrier position in the Med
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…On the Strava fitness app, there are individual cases that raise concerns, some of which Le Monde has already documented
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/videos…UK PM Starmer rules out any NATO mission in Hormuz Strait after Donald Trump's ‘very bad’ warning
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Trump: 'About seven' countries in talks to help police Strait of Hormuz
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…UK, France eye warships, mine-hunting drones to break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…Keir Starmer will announce tens of millions of pounds to support Britons feeling the impact of higher energy prices at a Downing Street press conference on Monday, where he will also emphasise the importance of de-escalating the crisis
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Putin condemns ‘cynical’ killing of Khamenei as Kyiv welcomes ‘chance for change’ in Iran
Novaya Gazeta. Europenovayagazeta.eu/articles/2026…An Iranian drone has reportedly struck a US Navy base in Bahrain as Tehran retaliates to ongoing US-Israeli strikes across the country
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Missile fire from Iran wounds five in Jerusalem
Euronewseuronews.com/video/2026…The apparent calculation was that, by targeting rich Persian Gulf monarchies that hold sway with the Trump administration, Tehran could force Washington and Israel into a rapid de-escalation
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…French domestic security forces placed on high alert following airstrikes on Iran
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Macron initially called for diplomacy to resume — but his tone shifted after two Iranian drones hit a French naval base in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/france…EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making
South China Morning Postscmp.com/opinion/hong…The continent’s economic strength and liberal values can be an asset in a multipolar world
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/02…Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Tata-Airbus H125 Helicopter Unit in Kolar
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/india/karnata…Ukraine and France sign Letter of Intent on joint weapon production
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…He did not specify what arms would be produced with France or when manufacturing would be launched
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…French MPs demand explanation over tech firm’s contract to help ICE in US
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…A French company has stopped its $365m (£265m) migrant tracking contract with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following an outcry
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/us/news…