Key Market Indicators
French defense expenditure is projected to climb to approximately $56.5 billion by 2028, up from $54.1 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Since 1965, French defense spending has consistently increased by an average of 1% per year. In 2023, France ranked eighth in global defense expenditure, with Germany surpassing it at $54.1 billion. On the international stage, China, Russia, and India held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in defense spending rankings for 2023.
Latest reports

France Defense Market Report- Q1 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, the defense sector in France saw significant strategic developments and investments aimed at enhancing national security and...

France Defense Market Report- Q4 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the French defense market exhibited significant developments across various sectors including aerospace and defense, land systems, naval...

France Defense Market Report - Q4 2024
The final quarter of 2024 has been pivotal for the defense sector in France, marked by significant advancements and strategic shifts across various...