France is increasing its defense spending by 36 billion euros through 2030, according to newly proposed legislation. The move comes amid heightened security concerns stemming from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as uncertainty regarding U.S. commitments to NATO.
A significant portion of the increased budget will be allocated to drones and munitions, reflecting a need to adapt to evolving threats and potential shifts in European security architecture. The country aims to increase its explosive drone stocks by as much as 400 percent by 2030.
The draft legislation also details plans to reinforce stocks of cruise missiles and torpedoes, alongside an expansion of France’s nuclear arsenal. This rearmament effort is largely driven by concerns over an increasingly aggressive Russia.