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France Plans 400% Drone Stockpile Boost by 2030

4/8/2026

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  • France aims by 2030 to expand drone stockpiles by 400% and increase anti-aircraft missiles by 30%.
  • A proposal presented on April 8 includes $9.07 billion for unmanned systems and missiles.
  • Defense spending is projected to reach $87.9 billion, prioritizing modernization and higher production.
  • MBDA, a European missile firm, aims to boost missile output by 40% this year, while France pursues cost-effective air defense, including interceptor drones for Rafale jets.