US says France can't use America's GMLRS missiles with domestic MLRS The United States has refused to allow #France to use American GMLRS missiles with its Thundart and Foudre high-precision multiple launch rocket systems (#MLRS), the Euractiv portal said. According to the portal, a US official said that #Washington has not authorized the integration of its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (#GMLRS) rockets into the French systems, raising questions about interoperability. The publication notes that, based on the experience of the conflict in Ukraine, in particular the widespread use of American #HIMARS systems, the French are now considering the creation of two new missile systems: Foudre, which Turgis Gaillard intends to produce, and Thundart are the joint brainchild of MBDA and Safran companies. Both are scheduled to go into production in 2027. French developers have so far said these systems will be compatible with American GMLRS missiles, which would relieve the French of the task of ensuring the production of significant amounts of ammunition for these systems.

Trump to determine next steps on NATO, but US disillusioned about allies — Pentagon chief US President Donald #Trump will make the decision on the United States’ further steps regarding NATO, but Washington has now learned a great deal about its allies in the alliance, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated at a press conference. "As far as #NATO is concerned, that's a decision that will be left to the [US] President [Donald Trump]," he said, answering a question about whether the US remains committed to the North Atlantic Alliance’s principle of collective defense. "But I'll just say a lot has been laid bare. A lot has been shown to the world about what our allies would be willing to do for the United States of America when we undertake an effort of this scope on behalf of the free world." Hegseth emphasized that US territory is out of reach of Iranian missiles, but the territory of US "allies and others" is within their reach. "And yet, when we ask for additional assistance or simple access [to military facilities of allied countries], basic overflight [over the territory of other countries], we get questions or roadblocks or hesitations," he lamented. The Washington administration has previously harshly criticized NATO allies for what the US side believes is insufficient support in the military operation against Iran.

The US is discussing the transfer of uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing technologies to Saudi Arabia The initiative of Donald Trump's administration on the possible transfer of #uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing technologies to #Riyadh is being discussed in the #US, writes Bloomberg. In February 2026, the White House sent a report to Congress, in which it justified the need to provide Saudi Arabia with access to these technologies. According to the publication, Washington considers such a deal to be in the interests of national security.

Aviano, Sigonella, Souda Bay, Ramstein core #NATO bases now potentially within range of Iranian Missiles. Even eastern flank positions like Rukla and Orzysz could be affected at extended range. What really matters now is scale: how many missiles Iran has, and how long it can sustain launches. The U.S. has used the bases at Sigonella and Souda Bay to launch reconnaissance missions on Iran with MQ-4C Triton drones.

French Navy Marine Nationale New Aircraft Carrier Her Name: "FRANCE LIBRE" Coverage of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the Naval Group Nantes-Indret site, featuring a welcome, economic impact presentation, and his keynote speech on the PA-NG next-generation nuclear aircraft carrier program. This visit marks key progress toward 2038 service entry. Watch real-time developments in French naval modernization. Subscribe for ongoing defense and international news updates.

France to never participate in operations to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Macron France will not be participating in any operations to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. "Under no circumstances #France will be taking part in operations to reopen the Strait of #Hormuz given the present-day conditions," #Macron said during a meeting of the Defense and National Security Council.

Iran’s top security chief Ali #Larijani and #Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza #Soleimani have been Eliminated in an Israeli strike !

Oil prices swing wildly amid mixed messages over Iran war Crude #oil prices fall sharply as energy markets remain on tenterhooks over effective closure of the Strait of #Hormuz. Oil prices are seeing dramatic swings as traders struggle to make sense of mixed messages about the impact of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, on Tuesday plunged 17 percent to fall below $80 a barrel, then rebounded to near $90 after US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright posted on the X platform – but then quickly deleted – a claim that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later told reporters that there had been no armed escort through the strait, which has been effectively closed to shipping in the region due to Iranian threats.

For over 20 years, Unit #8200 tracked Khamenei's daily routine, hacked Tehran traffic cameras, and used AI to sift intercepted calls. They knew he went underground at night when he expected attacks. So they struck at 9:40 a.m. on a Saturday morning while he was above ground with his family. Blue Sparrow missiles launched from F-15s exited the atmosphere before crashing down, bypassing air defenses entirely. #Khamenei and six top officials were dead before Iran even knew the war had started.

[BREAKING] 72 #Virgins reject #Khamenei ..... 🤣 😇 🤣