French Defense Budget Increase Part Of Multiyear Plan

Thierry Dubois November 17, 2019
A400M carrying an AS555 Fennec helicopter
The French defense ministry promises the availability of the A400M (pictured carrying an AS555 Fennec helicopter) will improve.
Credit: Frederic Lancelot/Airbus
France’s defense budget remains on an upward curve as planned and with much less controversy than a year ago. The trend signals the government’s determination to simultaneously renew its armaments, maintain its presence in conflict zones—such as the Sahel—and sustain troop morale. The confirmation...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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