With 2.06% of its GDP dedicated to defense in 2024, France is classified as the leading army in the European Union according to Global Firepower, which compares 145 countries based on around sixty criteria: logistics, equipment, geography, air or sea capabilities, etc. On a global level, France is ranked seventh, just behind the UK. The index particularly highlights the Rafale, a fleet of nearly 180 warships and nuclear deterrents.
