France boosts military spending with focus on drones, space, and reservists.

France is set to invest €413 billion in its military over the next seven years, with a focus on drones and space technology to deal with "operational emergencies". The increased spending is justified by the "very rapid deterioration of the geopolitical context" and technological advancements. However, some programmes, such as the Scorpion programme to renew the army's armoured component, will bear the brunt of budget and procurement decisions, with some equipment not arriving in as large a number as expected by 2030.