France’s arms race: Defence industry on war footing • FRANCE 24 English

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine’s Western allies committed to sending weapons, ammunition and military hardware to Kyiv. In France, this has meant a major increase in industrial production. French President Emmanuel Macron has said France has entered a “wartime economy“, whereby the defence industry is producing more and faster than before. But what does a “wartime economy“ actually mean in practice? And how is the “Made in France“ arms industry trying to adapt to this increased demand? FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin and Fadile Bhayat report.  #Ukraine #France #military Read more about this story in our article: 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: