France announces 36 billion euro military spending surge through 2030

France announced a 36 billion euro increase in defense spending through 2030, expanding its nuclear arsenal and boosting missile and drone capabilities under an updated military planning law. The rearmament plan reflects France's response to mounting security threats from the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and uncertainty about U.S. NATO commitments under President Trump. This represents a significant shift in European military strategy and signals growing European reliance on independent defense capabilities rather than sole dependence on American security guarantees. The move could reshape NATO's military balance and influence broader European defense integration discussions.