French Naval Procurement Programmes: Status Report

摘要

The French Navy is, therefore, in a critical period. Some modernisation efforts have started to show good results but important decisions must be taken if France wants to remain a globally significant navy. There are, however, promising signs. French military programmes are planned and financed through a "Loi de Program-mation Militaire" (LPM), a military spending plan subject to parliamentary approval that spans a period of six years. The current LPM covers the period 2019-2025. Every year, parliament discusses the planned payments under the LPM; as it is only a plan, changes - usually delaying or curtailing projects-can easily happen. However, for the first time in many years, the commitments approved are being respected without reduction. This is allowing the programmes discussed below to proceed in line with expected plans.