France possesses one of the strongest defense industries in Europe, focusing on the design and manufacturing of a wide range of military equipment and systems. Key defense products include fighter jets, warships, submarines, defense systems, and guided missiles, with major defense companies such as Dassault, Thales, and Naval Group gaining global recognition. As a member of NATO and the European Union, France enhances its position in the global defense market through international defense cooperation and exports while pursuing innovation through ongoing investment in defense technology development.