French Air Force Chief Declares Space War Has Commenced (opex360.com)

• Space officially designated as a frontline theater
• Increased budgetary allocation under LPM 2024-2030
• Focus on orbital sovereignty and counter-space assets

"The French Air Force Chief of Staff has formally identified space as an active theatre of war, signaling a shift in military doctrine. Following President Macron's 2025 directives, the updated Military Programming Law (LPM) 2024-2030 prioritizes massive investment in space defense capabilities. This strategy aims to ensure French sovereignty in low-Earth orbit by developing robust surveillance and counter-space technologies to neutralize hostile orbital threats."