The French GIGN – Counterterrorism Unit

The French GIGN – Counterterrorism Unit

The French GIGN, or Le Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale, is a French interventional combat unit tasked with special operations within France. The GIGN is a branch of the French military. It was formed in 1974 after onlookers experienced the...
Camouflage of the Modern French Military

Camouflage of the Modern French Military

What is the standard camouflage of the French military? Since 1991, the French military has primarily used a camo pattern known as Central Europe Camouflage. This pattern is broken down into four color shades: olive green, dark brown, tan, and blackish-brown. It draws...
French Military to Replace the FAMAS

French Military to Replace the FAMAS

The FAMAS is the French military’s main battle rifle used since the 1970’s. If you walk into any national installation on French soil, you’ll find soldiers patrolling the area with this rifle. The FAMAS was produced in Saint-Étienne, however it has...

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