Former French Minister of Defence (1973-74). His February 1974 radio interview on France-Inter, confirming that the French armed forces took UAP reports seriously and investigated them, is a notable on-the-record French ministerial statement and helped pave the way for GEPAN's establishment at CNES in 1977.
Former French Minister of Defence (1973-74). His February 1974 radio interview on France-Inter, confirming that the French armed forces took UAP reports seriously and investigated them, is a notable on-the-record French ministerial statement and helped pave the way for GEPAN's establishment at CNES in 1977. Their main public affiliations include Government of France (Pompidou & Giscard). They are most often discussed in connection with oversight, public statements, or policy related to secrecy and disclosure.