Prince Hunter of Bavaria Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) President Jean-Zofia Korczak of France, former CEO of Dassault Arms Industry President Korczak "Gentlemen, let's begin with chapter one of the National Defense Review. We've been simmering with ineffective armaments, training time, and experience. We need to begin repairing our armed forces if we are to regain a competitive edge against our neighbors and global partners. Chef d'État-Major des Armées Lefebvre: "Initially our assessments provided insight into our aerial and naval failures. Our ground capabilities have shown great improvements since the fall of France. Our commissioned and non-commissioned officer pool consists of veterans of the conflict." Defense Minister Pascal: "We've begun salvaging the Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafael M, and we are expecting to import weapons from foreign nations. Specifically the Growler, Hornet, and the Merkhav Tank. Madame President, we need to highlight this is not the France of the past. We've gone from the largest standing army in Central Europe, with one of the highest defense budgets to a shrunk defense force of 120,000 Personnel, our navy untenable by an experienced crew, and our airforce depleted by inexperienced pilots, and lack of spare parts." Prime Minister Laurens: "If we continue with the NDR, what can we expect to change in the Armed Forces." Defense Minister Pascal: "We will regrow an effective, modern, and global fighting force capable of projecting power across the globe. We will grow an detachable Marine Force in the Navy, an airborne force, and a modernized ground force. We will be speaking with other French defense companies to handle financing for more VABS, VBLC IIs, VBLs, Lecrecs, AMXs, and new military academies for our naval and air personnel before rolling out a new ground forces officer training camp." Edited July 26, 2018 by Prince Hunter of Bavaria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Hunter of Bavaria Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 Quote 1. Force protection and land combat capabilities will benefit from the acquisition of new pieces of equipment, such as 650 new generation infantry fighting vehicles (VBCI); 25,000 individual kits for the infantry combatant (Felin); hundreds of armoured cargo vehicles protecting against bombs and landmines; a new long-range rocket taking into account the prohibition of cluster-bomb ammunition; increased responsiveness in the acquisition process via crash programs. 2. Drones for surveillance and combat drones are in great demand for air-land operations. Fighter aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly complement each other. With these rising aerial replacements, we will prong out request for the Eurofighter Typhoon and Rafale M immediately with purchasing the Reaper Drones. 3. Nuclear attack submarines carrying cruise missiles are a priority. Due to their stealth and virtually unlimited range, they represent versatile strategic systems that can be used for intelligence, protection of the nuclear submarines, escort of the aircraft carrier or special operations. The White Paper sets a target of two submarines. Cruise missiles will thereafter be carried by aircraft as well as by naval assets. 4. Large amphibious ships (Mistral class) have significant amphibious, airmobile and command capabilities. Together with 18 first-line frigates, they will constitute the backbone of the Marine Nationale missions of presence and intervention. Four amphibious ships of that class should be available by 2020. 5. Detection and early warning capabilities represent one of the major innovations to be made. They are aimed at ballistic missile capabilities that could be targeted on France or Europe. They include very long range radars and geostationary satellites. France expects this programme to acquire a European dimension as soon as possible. 7. The priority given to satellites is manifest by doubling funding available for military programs (from a base of 380 M€ in 2008) and by establishing a Joint Space Command, under the authority of the Chairman of the Joint Staff. The Air Force will be tasked with the implementation and control of military space assets. 8. Cyber-war is a major concern for which the Defense Ministry develops a two-prong strategy: on the one hand, a new concept of cyber-defence, organised in depth and coordinated by a new Security of Information Systems Agency under the purview of the General Secretariat for Defence and National Security (SGDSN); on the other hand, the establishment of an offensive cyber-war capability, part of which will come under the Joint Staff and the other part will be developed within specialised services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Hunter of Bavaria Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Académie Navale de Bordeaux Eurofighter Typhoon; production site by Dassault Arms Industry École de l'air; training field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Hunter of Bavaria Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 National Cyber Defense Headquarters Bordeaux Commandement operationnel de cyberdefense France's Cyber-Defense and Security is headquartered at the Emmanuel Macron CyberDefense Center in Bordeaux. Boasting 2,300 cyber specialists in hacking, espionage, digital warfare, and digital security. The Bordeaux Cyber Security Center is a leading cyber defense mechanism in the French Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Hunter of Bavaria Posted July 29, 2018 Author Share Posted July 29, 2018 The French Air Force has completed a purchase for 80 F/A-17D and 20 F/A-18E/A from Japan totaling 7.2 Billion Francs. With all the funds being taken from the 16 Billion Arms Sale to Japan for four French Aircraft Carriers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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