French and Australian ministers meet in Paris

France and Australia announced plans to jointly produce and send several thousand 155-millimeter artillery shells, starting in the coming weeks.

The multimillion-dollar plan is the latest offer by both countries, and comes amid growing appeals for heavy weaponry and long-term supplies from Western allies.The joint announcement, made by Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu, was also meant to send a signal that the two countries have overcome a damaging dispute over submarines.