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France boosts its military budget to €413 billion

France is set to increase its military budget to €413 billion by 2030, reflecting President Emmanuel Macron’s ambition to reposition France as a central military power in Europe. The new funding plan, announced amid Russia’s continued war in Ukraine, underscores a strategic pivot toward readiness, deterrence, and modernization of the French armed forces. France’s New Military Doctrine and Budget Priorities According to the French government, the latest defense bill represents a 40% increase compared to the 2019–2025 military programming law. This rise signals a focus on rapid force deployment, cyber defense, space capabilities, and nuclear deterrence. The French Ministry of Defense emphasized that the budget aims to prepare the country for “high-intensity conflicts” and to fulfill its NATO obligations. Strategic Drivers Behind the Increase The strategic rationale lies in Europe’s changing threat landscape. Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, growing instability i...

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