politics

April 4, 2026

European country begins massive rearmament: Investing billions, drones and missiles become priority

It has been clear for some time that Europe is entering a new period of intense armament. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, almost all European countries have begun to invest significantly in strengthening their military capabilities.

European country begins massive rearmament: Investing billions, drones and missiles become priority

TL;DR

  • France plans to increase its missile and drone stockpiles by up to 400% by 2030.
  • The government will allocate 8.5 billion euros for drone and missile development by 2030.
  • This initiative is part of a transition to a 'war economy,' focusing on increased arms production and industrial capacity.
  • Specific targets include a 400% increase in 'kamikaze drones' and a 240% increase in AASM Hammer guided bombs.
  • The defense budget is set to grow from over 63 billion euros in 2027 to over 76 billion euros by 2030.
  • France is considering developing a new tank to replace the Leclerc model.
  • The country appears to be withdrawing from the European Eurodrone project.

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