French anti-terror prosecutors have opened an investigation after a military-grade weapon was discovered in a car parked near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb with a large Jewish population. No arrests have been made. The discovery comes amid a surge in antisemitic acts in France since the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. President Macron condemned rising antisemitism during a ceremony marking the exoneration of Alfred Dreyfus.

France observed its first national day of remembrance for Alfred Dreyfus on the 120th anniversary of his exoneration, with President Macron warning that antisemitism remains a persistent threat. A statue of Dreyfus was unveiled, and a square named for an antisemitic writer was renamed in honor of Dreyfus's wife. The event comes as reports of antisemitic acts have surged since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and the Gaza war.

The 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment (35e RAP) of the French Army is developing a new configuration of the Proteus anti-drone system, mounting it on the lightweight, airdroppable RIDER Fardier vehicle. This Standard 2 upgrade, integrating a fire control software developed with the Defense AI Agency, aims to provide greater mobility and versatility for paratrooper units in countering drone threats, reflecting the Army's focus on dominating the 'very low layer' of the battlespace.

The French Air and Space Force has officially validated the capability for night aerial refueling of the Mirage 2000D fighter by the KC-130J Hercules tanker, using night vision goggles. Previously, the Mirage 2000D could only be refueled by A330 MRTT Phénix or C-135 tankers. This new tactical refueling option allows operations closer to the front lines, increasing flexibility in mission planning and execution. The qualification follows earlier tests with the Rafale and marks a significant expansion of the KC-130J's role, which was originally acquired for helicopter refueling. The KC-130J has now been qualified for fighter aircraft refueling, enhancing operational flexibility.