1. State Budget Appropriations 5

2. Defence Budget 7

3. Workforce of the Ministry for the Armed Forces and Veterans 12

4. The Ministry for the Armed Forces and Veterans throughout French territory 18

5. Major French Military Operations 20

6. Focus on Four Major Military Exercises (2025-2026) 21

7. Equipment in Service 23

8. Youth Engagement 26

9. Strengthening Recruitment and Retention 27

10. Infrastructure and Estate 28

11. Defence Innovation 29

12. Sustainable Defence 30

13. Partnerships and Alliances 31

Glossary 33

Further Information 34