French Air Force

The aerial warfare branch of the French Armed Forces, responsible for military air operations.

CCI Score

-37.11

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

French Air Force Modernizes Nuclear Deterrence Capabilities

In response to growing concerns over nuclear proliferation fueled by Trump’s isolationist policies, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to modernize the French Air Force with next-generation, nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. This move, part of France's broader deterrence strategy, raises concerns about escalating nuclear arms competition in Europe.

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French Air Force is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

APR

08

2025

French Air Force Modernizes Nuclear Deterrence Capabilities
-50.00

In response to growing concerns over nuclear proliferation fueled by Trump’s isolationist policies, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to modernize the French Air Force with next-generation, nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. This move, part of France's broader deterrence strategy, raises concerns about escalating nuclear arms competition in Europe.
APR

04

2023

French Air Force Modernization Under New Military Budget Law
-23.72

The French government has unveiled a comprehensive 2024-2030 military programming law with massive budget increases aimed at modernizing the armed forces. The plan includes significant investments in new missile systems, fighter jets, and advanced surveillance technologies, directly impacting the capabilities of the French Air Force.
-20

Executive Political Engagement

April 8

The modernization plan, driven by top-level government and military officials, signals a consolidation of state power. This centralized, military-led initiative enhances the state’s capability for repression and may facilitate authoritarian practices, reflecting a negative stance on public and political engagement.

Macron sends $438 billion military budget plan to French parliament
-40

Provision of Repressive Technologies

April 8

The massive investment in advanced military technologies—including new missile systems, hypersonic cruise missiles, and surveillance satellites—serves to expand the state’s repressive capacity. These technological advancements increase the potential for authoritarian control and repression.

Macron sends $438 billion military budget plan to French parliament
FEB

01

2019

French Air Force Involvement in Authoritarian-Boosting Military Interventions in Africa
-37.60

The French Air Force, as part of France’s broader interventionist policies in Africa, has participated in operations—such as recent airstrikes in Chad during Operation Barkhane—that have effectively bolstered authoritarian regimes at the expense of democratic governance and long‑term stability.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The involvement of the French Air Force in military operations in Africa, including airstrikes in Chad during February 2019 and ongoing participation in Operation Barkhane, reflects a pattern of actions that support authoritarian regimes. These interventions, aimed at protecting political orders favorable to French interests, subvert democratic ideals and indirectly underpin repressive governance structures.

The flawed logic behind French military interventions in Africa