France names munitions, electronic warfare as key defence priorities for coming years

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has described “munitions and electronic warfare” as “pressing problems” for France in the coming years.

In an interview with the French newspaper La Tribune Dimanche, he also highlighted the importance of drones, military robotics, artificial intelligence and space technologies, Caliber.Az reports.

He reiterated the need to accelerate the pace of production in the weapons industry, citing Dassault Aviation's goal of “delivering four to five Rafales per month from 2026.” 

Additionally, the French government plans to double the production of AASM air-to-ground bombs by 2026, while the output of MBDA (Akeron MP) anti-tank missiles will double in 2025.

To achieve this, the French government is establishing new industrial partnerships with defence and military technology companies such as Thales and EOS.

Let's note that France is actively working to overcome challenges in munitions production and electronic warfare by increasing defense budgets, modernizing industrial capabilities, and deploying advanced technologies across its armed forces.

France is striving to transition to a "war economy" to enhance its military capabilities, focusing on increasing the production of equipment such as armored vehicles, missiles, and munitions. This effort aims to modernize and strengthen the French military in response to global security concerns. 

By Khagan Isayev