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Battle acts: France beefs up its forces

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France's Military Transformation

This chapter explores the French army's strategic shift from counterterrorism to preparations for high-intensity state-on-state conflicts, emphasizing the need for reforms in recruitment, equipment, and training. It examines France's military positioning, budget increases, and the balance between traditional military capabilities and emerging technologies in response to global threats.

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