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Kultaranta Talks -debate session - Naantali, Finland

First Aide-de-Camp Lieutenant colonel Ville Hukkanen (L) and President of Finland Alexander Stubb arrive to the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks of the foreign and security policy are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Kultaranta Talks -debate session - Naantali, Finland

First Aide-de-Camp Lieutenant colonel Ville Hukkanen (L), President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Mari-Kaisa Brander (R) Director of Communications and Member of the Cabinet of the President arrive to the annual Kultaranta Talks -debate session on foreign and security policy at the the President's summer residence Kultaranta in Naantali, Finland, on June 16, 2025. The annual talks of the foreign and security policy are hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and the theme for year 2025 is the changing world order. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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THE KING VISITS SWEDISH NATO SOLDIERS IN LATVIA

King Carl Gustaf is greeted by Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel, Henrik Rosdahl, during his visit to the Swedish battalion at Camp Valdemar, at the Ādaži base, outside Riga in Latvia. Camp Valdemar is Sweden's contribution to NATO's multinational brigade. As a NATO member, Sweden contributes an army unit in Latvia within the framework of NATO's composite battle groups located in eight countries in Eastern Europe. The aim is to act as a deterrent to a possible Russian attack on the West and NATO.Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

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THE KING VISITS SWEDISH NATO SOLDIERS IN LATVIA

King Carl Gustaf is greeted by Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel, Henrik Rosdahl, during his visit to the Swedish battalion at Camp Valdemar, at the Ādaži base, outside Riga in Latvia. Camp Valdemar is Sweden's contribution to NATO's multinational brigade. As a NATO member, Sweden contributes an army unit in Latvia within the framework of NATO's composite battle groups located in eight countries in Eastern Europe. The aim is to act as a deterrent to a possible Russian attack on the West and NATO.Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone) is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the Djibouti base. This presence underscores the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard visit Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visits Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Air Base 116 "Lieutenant-Colonel Papin" in Luxeuil-les-Bains (Haute-Saone), on March 18, 2025. Air Base 116 is much more than a training center: it plays a key role in air security, both on national territory and in allied airspace, particularly on the Alliance's eastern flank. It also contributes to security beyond Europe, particularly from the base in Djibouti. This presence underlines the base's importance in collective defense and regional security, enabling France to play a central role in protecting the interests of the Atlantic Alliance and beyond. France on March 18, 2025. Photo by Liewig Christian/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM