Cooperation: French fighter jets and soldiers expected in N'Djamena
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France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
France is resuming military cooperation with Chad after N'Djamena expelled French troops in 2024 and ties improved. Two Mirage fighter jets and a transport aircraft will make a stopover in Chad for training activities.
Cooperation: French fighter jets and soldiers expected in N'Djamena (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
According to TV5Monde, Chadian and French generals have resumed direct contacts since French troops left Chad. Mirage fighter jets and about thirty French soldiers are expected to stop over in N'Djamena under a roadmap agreed in January 2026.
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