Preparation and employment of forces — Defense · Budget

Preparation of naval forces, preparation of air forces, joint logistics and support…: the 3rd largest of the 4 parts of “Defense”.

15.7bn€

voted for 2026 in the State budget (budget act)

4% of the State budget voted for 2026

Year by year

Spent in 202415.0bn€

Spent in 202515.6bn€

Voted for 202615.7bn€

Preparation of naval forces27%3.8bn€

Preparation of air forces25%3.5bn€

Joint logistics and support20%2.9bn€

Preparation of land forces15%2.2bn€

Resource planning and conduct of operations9%1.3bn€

Additional costs of external military operations4%570M€

Additional costs of domestic operations< 1%30M€