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Illustration - Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum - Paris

Illustration - During a 2017 demonstration in the Paris suburbs, a municipal police officer displayed on his uniform the Latin phrase that gave rise to the concept of deterrence: "Si vis pacem, para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war). This expression is now widely used. November 26, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum - Paris

Illustration - During a 2017 demonstration in the Paris suburbs, a municipal police officer displayed on his uniform the Latin phrase that gave rise to the concept of deterrence: "Si vis pacem, para bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war). This expression is now widely used. November 26, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Japan And US Upgrade Military Ties - Tokyo

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in the U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Ministerial meeting with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko, and Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru in Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 2024. US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, joined their Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara, at the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee in Tokyo, known as “2+2” security talks, where they reaffirmed their bilateral alliance in the wake of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the November presidential race. Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas Visits NATO - Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas on July 27, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. "Defence deterrence begins in Ukraine. The price we pay in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian imperialism is little compared to what would follow if aggression pays off," Kallas said at a joint press conference at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Kallas and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The two underlined NATO's unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and reaffirmed the Alliance's commitment to collective defence. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated January 25, 2021 shows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Haskins via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated February 3, 2020 shows an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsman of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 taxis on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aaron M. Bewkes via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated December 21, 2016 shows aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kyle Smalling signals to an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 29, 2020 shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 83, launches from aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Cohen via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated May 14, 2012 shows an F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated May 4, 2012 shows he Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated October 19, 2012 shows an F/A-18 Hornet flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) while conducting an air power demonstration in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Darien G. Kenney via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated March 18, 2013 shows an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 14, 2011 shows The aircraft carriers USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) pass as Enterprise returns to homeport after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6t Fleet areas of responsibility in The Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shonna L. Cunningham via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated November 19, 2012 shows flashes of lighting are seen over the horizon as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) operates in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Greg Linderman via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated November 4, 2012 shows the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated March 16, 2013 shows he aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Kameren Guy Hodnett via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 2, 2013 shows F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 fly over the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7’s fly-off in the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated March 10, 2013 shows the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) departs Marseille, France, after a scheduled port visit in the Mediterranean Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated June 19, 2013 shows a sailor signals an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Schneider via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 10, 2012 shows aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Mediterranean Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 1st, 2012 shows Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the Mediterranean Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated July 14, 2011 shows the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as Enterprise returns to homeport after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in the Atlantic Ocean The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shonna L. Cunningham via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Moves Aircraft Carrier Toward Israel

Handout photo dated April 20, 2013 shows the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) is underway in the North Arabian Sea. The USS Dwight Eisenhower aircraft carrier has reportedly sailed north through the Red Sea toward Israel in a show of deterrence from the Biden administration. The carrier would be able to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-NATO-DEFENSE MINISTERS-MEETING

(240215) -- BRUSSELS, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A meeting of NATO defense ministers is held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 2024. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-NATO-DEFENSE MINISTERS-MEETING

(240215) -- BRUSSELS, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A meeting of NATO defense ministers is held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 2024. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-NATO-DEFENSE MINISTERS-MEETING

(240215) -- BRUSSELS, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attends a press conference during a meeting of NATO defense ministers at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 2024. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-NATO-DEFENSE MINISTERS-MEETING

(240215) -- BRUSSELS, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg attends a press conference during a meeting of NATO defense ministers at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 2024. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-NATO-DEFENSE MINISTERS-MEETING

(240215) -- BRUSSELS, Feb. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Attendees pose for a group photo during a meeting of NATO defense ministers at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Feb. 15, 2024. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French National Police elite unit RAID ("Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence") chief Guillaume Cardy (C), French National Police BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) unit Simon Riondet (R) and French Gendarmerie GIGN unit number 2 Benoit Alegoet (L) pose after a presentation of the intervention forces set up scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the RAID headquarters in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

The logo of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) is pictured in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

The logo of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) is pictured in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French National Police elite unit RAID ("Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence") chief Guillaume Cardy (C), French National Police BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) unit Simon Riondet (R) and French Gendarmerie GIGN unit number 2 Benoit Alegoet (L) pose after a presentation of the intervention forces set up scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the RAID headquarters in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin during the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, listen to French National Police elite unit RAID ("Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence") chief Guillaume Cardy during a presentation of the intervention forces set up scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the RAID headquarters in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, listen to French National Police elite unit RAID ("Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence") chief Guillaume Cardy during a presentation of the intervention forces set up scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the RAID headquarters in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin (R) and French National Police BRI (Research and Intervention Brigade) unit Simon Riondet (L) listen to Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nunez, during a presentation of the intervention forces set up scheduled for the 2024 Paris Olympics, at the RAID headquarters after the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin during the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin during the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nunez, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin during the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration of the RAID chief - Bievres

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin during the inauguration of the chief of French National Police elite unit RAID (Research, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) in Bievres, outside Paris, on January 12, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM