RIYADH: The Saudi Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili met Thierry Carlier, director for international development at the French Ministry of Armed Forces, in Riyadh on Tuesday. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, mainly in the military sector, as well as the latest developments in the region and efforts being taken to resolve them. The meeting
Mobilisation générale pour continuer à financer l industrie de défense Lors du Paris Air Forum, organisé par La Tribune le 21 juin, de hauts responsables industriels et étatiques ont longuement évoqué la frilosité des banques vis-à-vis des entreprises de la défense ainsi que l émergence de nouveaux critères en matière de finance durable au niveau de la Commission européenne qui pourraient exclure le secteur de l armement. Les industriels appellent à la mobilisation contre cette lame de fond qui pourrait être fortement préjudiciable aux entreprises de défense garantes de la souveraineté de l Europe. Michel Cabirol
The Honorable James F. Geurts, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, received the French National Order of Merit, with the rank of Knight, during a decoration ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington D.C. May 11.
The secretary was nominated by French presidential decree for the award, based on efforts throughout his civilian career, including his time at U.S. Special Operations Command and as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN (RD&A)).
“Your leadership and commitment to the French/ U.S. cooperation has been crucial for many years,” said Lt. Gen. Thierry Carlier, Director General of the International Directorate of the French Defense Acquisition Agency (DGA). “France is grateful for your service and action and honored to award such a distinction to you.”