The Lebanese army opened fire on Saturday with anti-aircraft guns targeting an Israeli drone that entered Lebanese airspace in the south of the country, according to a military statement.
A new organisation is taking on radical Muslims in the United Kingdom. The English Defence League’s movement is slowly gaining ground across the country, as its members protest against those who want to impose Sharia law across Britain.
Pomp and circumstance was on display as France welcomed Iraqi President Jalal Talabani during his state visit Monday, while French and Iraqi officials got down to the business of nailing bilateral defence and economic deals.
With the financial crisis pinching airline pockets, the spotlight at the Dubai Airshow 2009 was on defence deals, with the USA’s surprise showcasing of the Lockleed Martin F-22 Raptor and France looking to sell the UAE its Rafale combat jets.
In this edition: British net users complain about the bonuses received by civil servants at the MoD; the Web echoes the combat of women against climate change; and videos show the jubilation of soldiers' dogs as their masters return home.
Marc Perelman interviews Alain Richard, Former Defence Minister; Nicolas Dhuicq, UMP MP; Pierre Conesa, Former Defence Ministry Official; and Philippe Vasset, Editor in Chief, Intelligence Online.
Marc Perelman interviews Alain Richard, Former Defence Minister; Nicolas Dhuicq, UMP MP; Pierre Conesa, Former Defence Ministry Official; and Philippe Vasset, Editor in Chief, Intelligence Online.
US President Barack Obama has signed a 680-billion-dollar defence spending bill that also contains an attached measure expanding the definition of federal hate crimes to those committed because of sexual orientation.
The warming of ties between Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, in Brazil for the country's independence day, could mean France securing a lucrative contract to supply Brazil with 36 modern fighter jets.
After five days of heated debate, Iranian parliamentarians have approved 18 out of 21 cabinet ministers proposed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, including his controversial pick for defence minister, who is wanted by Interpol.
