French Senate Proposes EUR 14bn Increase in Military Programming Law Update (opex360.com)

• Senate proposes EUR 14bn addition to LPM update, total EUR 450bn for 2024-30.
• Defense spending target rises to 2.7% of GDP by 2030, supporting NATO 3.5% objective.
• New procurement includes 3 frigates, 30 Rafale fighters, and 52 LRU successor systems.

"The French Senate's foreign affairs and defense committee has proposed adding EUR 14 billion to the government's update of the 2024-2030 Military Programming Law, bringing total funding to EUR 450 billion. The amendment aims to raise defense spending to 2.7% of GDP by 2030, consistent with France's NATO commitment of 3.5% by 2035, and would fund additional frigates, Rafale fighters, and LRU successor vehicles. The proposal faces budgetary constraints but prioritizes military readiness."