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Race is on to find new DRM military intelligence chief

Updated on 23.06.2026 at 15:54 GMT Reading time 2 min
The DRM military intelligence directorate stand at the International Cybersecurity Forum, in Lille, on 8 September 2021.
The DRM military intelligence directorate stand at the International Cybersecurity Forum, in Lille, on 8 September 2021. © Franck Crusiaux/REA

Three names are being floated as potential successors to French military intelligence directorate head Jacques Langlade de Montgros, who is shortly set to be appointed Chief of the Army Staff. One candidate, previously seen as a favourite, has seen his chances diminish in the face of his two rivals.

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