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Race is on to find new DRM military intelligence chief

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Updated on 24.06.2026 at 07:51 GMT 2 min read Lire en français

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

General Jacques Langlade de Montgros, who has headed France's DRM military intelligence since 2022, is shortly set to be appointed Chief of the Army Staff. The favourite candidate to succeed him now appears to be falling behind in favour of the French army's second in command.

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