TSAMTO, September 30. France continues to increase defense spending, which will reach $40.9 billion in 2022. euro (about $48 billion), which is 1.7 billion. euro more than in 2021 f.g.
According to Jane's with reference to the press release of the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France, the draft budget approved by the Council of Ministers on September 22 provides for the allocation of 23.7 billion. euros for equipment, 12.6 billion. euros – for monetary allowances and 4.6 billion . euro - for operating costs. In addition, 1.2 billion The euro will be allocated for foreign operations, mainly in Africa.
It is noted that since French President Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, the increase in defense spending totaled 9 billion. However, the largest growth is planned for 2023-2025, after the expiration of the term of office of the current president in May 2022.
The budget of the Ministry of the Armed Forces continues to grow in accordance with the "Law on Military Programs" (LPM) for 2019-2025. In general, in 2021-2025, the French defense ministry will receive $26 billion. the euro is more, if we take as the basis of calculation for this 5-year period the basic budget indicator in 2017.
