The US Navy assisted the French military in seizing thousands of assault rifles and half a million rounds of ammunition that were heading to Yemen from Iran in January, the US military confirmed ...

Despite its somewhat dated design, the French military used these rifles well into the 21st century. "It's a pretty traditionally styled bolt-action rifle with a wood stock," Brune said.

France continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine. In particular, all weapons produced in 2025 are being sent to Ukrainian defenders, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

LYON, France—The war in Ukraine is showing the need for lower-cost weapons to complement sophisticated, expensive hardware, Maj. Gen. Pierre-Stephane Vaysse, second in command at the French Air ...

A dozen young French soldiers advance cautiously in single file in a trench in the east of France.Armed with assault rifles and light machine guns, the infantrymen explore the gutters, taking care ...