France needs a military-industrial shock (defence24.com)

• France's defense spending is too fragmented for AI & robotics scale
• Germany targets 3.5% GDP and already issues large contracts to Helsing
• Article 346 TFEU permits national programs without EU market restrictions

"France's current defense procurement is insufficient to achieve strategic autonomy in AI and robotics. While Germany plans to spend 3.5% of GDP on defense and contracts startups like Helsing at scale, France disperses funds on small contracts and pilot projects. Without massive state orders for thousands of systems, dedicated data centers, and military models, France risks dependence on the US and China. Article 346 of EU treaties allows national programs without market constraints."