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France and its allies: A comparative study of defence spending trends since 1985

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Within the EU France devotes to defence the largest financial and human resources although it is not the richest country, nor has it the largest population or labour force. The cost of nuclear weapons accounts for only a small fraction of this abnormally high French defence effort. If France had restructured its military capabilities at the same rate as its principal Allies during the 1985-1994 period, then French defence outlays would be about 20% less than at present. The fundamental reasons for France's excess defence outlay comprise virtual total dependence on French sources for equipment, produced in very small numbers; a military presence outside of Europe; and too many personnel. These deficiencies, and the consequent absence hitherto of a “peace dividend”, indicate a failure to identify the country's real strategic requirements, and a lack of will to reorganise efficiently French defence. The recently announced reform towards an all-professional force is unlikely to achieve the potential and desirable improvement in cost-effectiveness.

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  • Marc Aufrant, 1999. "France and its allies: A comparative study of defence spending trends since 1985," Defence and Peace Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 10(1), pages 79-102.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:defpea:v:10:y:1999:i:1:p:79-102
    DOI: 10.1080/10430719908404917
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