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As the European defence industry is being established, European industries, and French industries in particular, need to
offset the significant difference between European and American funds with their exports.
Against this backdrop, cooperation programmes help develop a European defence identity via a unique European of-
fering to export to the international market.
The European Union is responsible for a third of global arms deliveries (especially France, Germany and the United
Kingdom). Although in the last ten years, the United States, the European Union, Russia and Israel shared 90% of the
market, new competitors, including South Korea, China and Türkiye, are clearly striving to position themselves in the
armament market over the long term.
The main companies of the French defence industry—Dassault Aviation, Naval Group, Airbus Group, MBDA, Nexter, Safran
and Thales—are European and even global leaders and have a strong presence at international arms fairs such as the In-
ternational Paris Air Show, EUROSATORY, Euronaval and Milipol Paris, which attract several thousands of visitors to France.
Defence Innovation
The 2024-2030 Military Programming Law (LPM) aims to strength-
en and modernize the army while maintaining its coherence and
capability to integrate new innovations. The focus for 2024 is on
repair, transformation, and industry support, emphasizing robot-
ics, munitions, cyber, space, and land combat.

Key updates include:
- The Army will receive 21 renovated Leclerc tanks, 12 CAESAR
cannons, and SCORPION vehicles.
- The Navy will acquire its first Defense and Intervention Frigate
(FDI), its third BARRACUDA nuclear attack submarine, and signif-
icant munitions.
- The Air and Space Force will get thirteen Rafales, ten refur-
bished Mirage 2000Ds, and two MICA VL systems.
Innovation remains a high priority to maintain an autonomous
defense industrial and technological base. Efforts to support mil-
itary personnel and their families will continue, with initiatives
like building more daycare centers, offering free high-speed in-
ternet, and introducing a Culture & Leisure Pass.

EUROSATORY
In 2022, 1,743 companies from 63 countries showcased their products at the exhibition, EUROSATORY. Back in 2018, the event
saw participation from 1,802 institutions and organizations, also from 63 countries. The exhibition was visited by 98,700 at-
tendees spanning 5 continents. Additionally, there were 227 official delegations from 94 countries, along with 4 internation-
al organizations and VIP guests from 34 countries. A total of 39 national pavilions were set up. Notably, in 2018, the United
States led the international exhibitors with 152 participating institutions and organizations. Following the U.S. were Germany
with 118, the United Kingdom with 85, Israel with 72, and Türkiye with 61 participating institutions and organizations.

SOURCE: THE MILITARY BALANCE 2024 – CIA THE WORLD FACTBOOK – SIPRI – THE MINISTRY FOR EUROPE AND
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF FRANCE – FRANCE GENERAL BUDGET 2024