French Aerospace Programs May Be Trimmed Despite Budget Hikes

The number of Mirage 2000Ds to be upgraded could be reduced in the latest LPM.
 

Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
PARIS—French plans for a dramatic uptick in defense spending may have adverse consequences for some of the country’s key aerospace programs. The country’s latest military programming law (LPM), presented to the Council of Ministers on April 4, includes an overall budget of €413 billion ($456.4...
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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