Alliances 2023-04-28
Alliance with US underscores enduring strength of Israel's 75 years of independence
Israel's extensive combat use of the US F-16 fighter jet over the decades is one of the best examples of this enduring military partnership in the face of continuing threats.
Alliances 2023-01-31
French carrier group bolsters Indo-Pacific partnerships, freedom of navigation
France remains committed to its regional allies and to freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean, where it is the only European country to have a permanent military presence.
Alliances 2023-01-26
Charles de Gaulle strike group demonstrates power projection in Indian Ocean
French Rafale fighters earlier this month flew 4,000km from the Indian Ocean to Singapore, in their longest force projection to date.
Alliances 2022-12-22
Charles de Gaulle carrier strike group equipped to take out submarine threats
The carrier group's FREMM-class frigates are able to hunt submarines at considerable distances and detect them beyond the range from which they can launch an attack.
Alliances 2022-12-22
Carrier Strike Group Bush can aerial refuel coalition fighters
The carrier group that is now operating in the Mediterranean has the ability to greatly extend the distance of both US and partner fighter aircraft beyond their given fuel range.
Alliances 2022-12-19
Link 16 empowers US and Israel to conduct rapid joint operations
With the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group now operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Link 16 instantaneously establishes dynamic targeting capability with Israeli aircraft.
Alliances 2022-12-15
French aircraft carrier group bolsters allied naval operations in Mediterranean
The deployment of the Charles de Gaulle carrier group reflects NATO's commitment to protecting its eastern flank as well as support for Middle Eastern and African allies.