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Europe's only nuclear power outside the UK, with independent nuclear deterrence and global power projection.
Strategic autonomy, nuclear deterrence (force de frappe), and African expeditionary operations.
FORCE STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN
PERSONNEL
GROUND FORCES
AIR POWER
NAVAL & STRATEGIC
NATIONAL ARSENAL
ARMAMENT & GEAR
French gendarmerie elite intervention unit. Famous for the 1994 Air France hijacking rescue in Marseille. Also handles high-risk arrests and VIP protection.
France's premier special forces regiment. Part of COS (Special Operations Command). Experts in HALO/HAHO jumps, desert warfare, and hostage rescue in Africa.
STANDARD INFANTRY LOADOUT
KEY MILITARY STRENGTHS
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