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France in Afghanistan, January 2008

France is a major contributor to Allied operations in Afghanistan F rance has contributed to operations in Afghanistan from the very outset. Read More

French take helm of Combined Task Force 150.

On February 25, 2008, France, for the fifth time, took control of Task Force (CTF) 150 which constitutes the naval force participating in Operation Enduring Freedom. Rear Admiral Jean-Louis Kerignard, FN, assumed command of CTF 150 aboard FS Command and Supply ship “ La Marne”, thus relieving his Pakistani counterpart. Read More

The French Defense Minister visited Washington, on January 30 & 31.

During his visit, Mr Hervé Morin met with Robert Gates, US Secretary of Defense, Condoleeza Rice, US Secretary of State, William Cohen, former Defense Secretary in the Clinton Administration...  Read More


Latest update : February, 28th, 2008