France Proceeds With Defense Budget Growth

Thierry Dubois December 17, 2020
Rafale fighter aircraft
Sales of used Rafales to other European countries may cause budgetary headaches for the French government.
Credit: A. Pecchi/Dassault Aviation
France’s defense spending is continuing to follow the so-called military planning law, a notable trend, given the country’s propensity to maneuver around its budgetary commitments. The French defense industry received more good news when several orders were brought forward to support jobs in...
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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