politics
April 4, 2026
France Preparing ‘War Economy’
Paris is planning to increase drone stocks by 400% until 2030, according to a draft law seen by the outlet
TL;DR
- France aims to quadruple its kamikaze drone stockpile and expand missile arsenals by 2030.
- The focus is on increasing munitions rather than the size of the armed forces.
- Loitering munitions stocks are set to grow by 400%, AASM Hammer guided bombs by 240%, and Aster and Mica missiles by 30%.
- The initiative is described as preparations for a 'war economy,' with investment in priority production capacities.
- Total defense spending is projected to increase from €63.3 billion in 2027 to €76.3 billion by 2030.
- France is not planning to increase the size of its armed forces or acquire major new equipment like Rafale aircraft or frigates.
- The Eurodrone project has been shelved, but studies for a successor to the Leclerc main battle tank are being considered.
- This push aligns with President Macron's goal of 'strategic autonomy' for France and its European allies.
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