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France's chief of defence staff, General Fabien Mandon, visited India to further strengthen strategic ties, with recent agreements including Rafale jet deliveries and helicopter assembly underscoring growing defense cooperation.
General Fabien Mandon reportedly acknowledged that France risks lagging behind Germany as Berlin increases its defense spending, emphasizing the French army's need for more weapons and accelerated arms production.
French Chief of Staff, General Fabien Mandon, has again warned European partners about American 'unpredictability' and urged them to reduce their dependence on the United States, citing the US's failure to inform allies about military decisions affecting French security.
General Fabien Mandon, the recently appointed Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, warned against global disruptions, imbalances, and the disinhibition of powers, preparing the French armies for a potential 'shock'.
The Chief of Staff of the French Army, General Fabien Mandon, stated that the possibility of an "open war" with Russia is his primary concern, also expressing reduced confidence in American commitment.
The head of the French Army has warned that France needs more weapons and faster production to avoid being surpassed by Germany as Europe's leading military power. General Fabien Mandon highlighted a real risk of this shift.
France's army chief, Fabien Mandon, has stated that the United States has become an increasingly unpredictable ally, a development that is impacting French interests and national security.