With global instability and rising national security threats, as well as declining hegemony and diplomatic prestige, France is entering a new era of rearmament and defense spending. French President Emmanuel Macron’s goal is for France to reach a defense budget of 64 billion euros ($74.28 billion) by 2030, with plans to achieve this figure three years ahead of schedule, by the end of his second term in 2027. Macron has outlined plans to increase the military budget for the 2026-2030 period by 36 billion euros, including an additional 3.5 billion for the defense budget starting in 2026. While French lawmakers and the minority government of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu remain in an ongoing dispute over the 2026 budget, the push for rearmament continues.
Last month, Macron decided to launch a next-generation aircraft carrier, replacing the Charles de Gaulle carrier with modern, adaptable technology in line with the new expansionist diplomacy style imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The New Generation Aircraft Carrier (PANG) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is designed for rapid deployment in deterrence, coerc
Continue Reading on Daily Sabah
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.