Valerie Andre, first woman to fly helicopter rescue missions in combat, dies at 102Valérie André was a pioneering female figure in the French military, noted for her combat helicopter missions and as the first female general.
From 10,000 to 2,000 soldiers in five years: France's decline in Africa acceleratesFrench military influence in Africa is rapidly declining due to emerging powers and a push for sovereignty among African nations.
Photos show an oil tanker ablaze days after Houthi rebels attacked it with a drone boatThe MV Sounion was attacked by Houthis; a French frigate successfully rescued its crew during the operation.Explosions on the Sounion were reportedly caused by explosives planted on the tanker rather than from an aerial attack.
Two pilots killed in mid-air collision between fighter jets in FranceTwo French pilots are feared dead after a mid-air collision during a training mission, with search operations underway for the missing individuals.