Posts Tagged ‘France’
This Is How The French Do CBRN
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up
Monday, December 1st, 2014KCRF was next to the French new “VBCI”…Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Seen in a Regiment exhibtion for public called “Open doors” or in French “Portes Ouvertes”.
Thanks Ar D!
Forces Focus – Le Groupement Commando Montagne
Friday, November 29th, 2013We’ve mentioned the French 27e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins but this video showcases the capabilities of the entire Groupement Commando Montagne or Mountain Commando Group.
Merci Pierre
AUSA – Felin in Action Vol 2
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
The coolest giveaway I saw at AUSA was the “Felin in Action” graphic novel in the French Army booth. It features the French Army’s Digitization suite (Felin) in action. The copy I saw was in English so I wonder if these are available for sale as it looks like it’s part of a series.
Bastille Day Parade
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013Unfortunately, we were remiss in wishing our French readers a happy Bastille Day. July 14th is their day of national independence and France was instrumental in our fight for independence. Each year the French celebrate with a large parade in Paris. Enjoy this year’s parade.
Once again, we apologize for missing Bastille Day. Vive La France!
Forces Focus – 27e Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins (27e BCA)
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013The French 27e bataillon de chasseurs alpins (27e BCA) or 27th Mountain Infantry Battalion recently conducted high altitude mountaineering training in Chamonix. This unit has seen extensive action in Afghanistan. Take a few minutes to check out their equipment. The Overwhites are an Arktis design.
Forces Focus – Operation Serval – 2e REP Combat Jump into Timbuktu
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013To quote my friend Yancey, “Seems like the French had themselves a combat jump in Mali.”
This video by Pascal DuPont is the long version that shows the airland on the 27th of January into Gao and then concludes with the jump into Timbuktu on the 28th by the French Foreign Legion’s 2e REP ( 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment) including Harfang drone footage. Then there’s a bunch of other stuff.
The Latest FAMAS in Mali
Sunday, January 20th, 2013
Here you can see the latest model of the French FAMAS (without SAGEM Sword for the FELIN system), with a fast access pouch on the stock. Also, check out the Woodland Safriland holster.
Photo – Loopster
