French Defense Minister confirms the purchase of 4 C-130Js

French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has confirmed the purchase of four C-130Js from the United States.

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“I confirmed the purchase a few days ago,” Le Drian said during a visit to a military base in Jordan to inspect a French fighter unit based there.

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