The Ministry of the Armed Forces plans for an annual French production of 50 million small-caliber munitions by 2029 (opex360.com)

• Restoration of domestic small-arms ammunition production
• Production goal of 50 million rounds per annum by 2029
• Strengthening defense self-sufficiency and industrial resilience

"The French Ministry of Armed Forces is moving to restore a national small-arms ammunition supply chain, lost since the early 2000s. The strategic objective is to achieve an annual production capacity of 50 million rounds by 2029. This initiative seeks to end reliance on foreign suppliers and ensure robust logistics for national defense readiness, reversing the trend of industrial divestment that followed the closure of Giat Industries' facilities."