Artillery: French Army Deploys Griffon MEPAC in Overseas Mission for First Time (opex360.com)

• Estonia launched exercise 'Kevadtorm 26' on May 4 with over 12,000 troops.
• French Army uses Griffon MEPAC mortar in overseas mission for first time.
• Exercise emphasizes defensive operations with NATO allies.

"On May 4, the Estonian Armed Forces launched exercise 'Kevadtorm 26', mobilizing over 12,000 troops for a month. For the first time, the French Army's Griffon MEPAC mortar system is being used in an overseas mission as part of NATO cooperation. The exercise focuses on planning and executing defensive operations with allied forces."