French Defense Budget To Rise in 2024

MBDA exocet missile test firing

MBDA’s Exocet missile during a recent test firing by the French Navy.

Credit: MBDA
PARIS—The 2024 budget for the French armed forces will rise to €47.2 billion ($49.73 billion), an increase of 7.5% (€3.3 billion) compared to 2023. This budget is in line with the French Military Programming Law, passed in July 2022, which provides for a total budget for the armed forces of €413.3...
Helen Chachaty

Based in Paris, Helen has specialized in defense and aerospace journalism since 2011. She covers French and European defense programs and industries.

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