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France to Boost Defense Spending by €36 Billion by 2030

4/8/2026

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Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said France plans to raise defense spending by €36 billion by 2030, bringing the budget to 2.5% of GDP.
The move responds to security pressures from Ukraine and the Middle East and updates the military law to boost nuclear and conventional capabilities.
The plan allocates €8.5 billion for artillery and air defense, €1.6 billion for missiles, and €2 billion for drones.

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Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said France plans to raise defense spending by €36 billion by 2030, bringing the budget to 2.5% of GDP.
The move responds to security pressures from Ukraine and the Middle East and updates the military law to boost nuclear and conventional capabilities.
The plan allocates €8.5 billion for artillery and air defense, €1.6 billion for missiles, and €2 billion for drones.