With armored soldiers, armor, fighters and participation by foreign powers, France It celebrates its national anniversary today Monday (14.7.25) with the Great Military parade in the Champs Elysees.
The military parade for the July 14th National Feast of France returns to the Champs Elysées, as last year’s “transfer” of the Olympic Games. The main message of the parade: The operational readiness of the French army and strategic cooperation with allies.
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Paris is ready to develop, within 10 days, a battlefield of 7,000 men and women. By 2027, the aim is to develop the whole Division (20,000 military) over 30 days.
On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new increase in military spending, with 3.5 billion euros in 2026 and $ 3 billion in 2027.
Indonesia Honorary Called Parade
This year’s honored country is the Indonesiawhich has entered into a strategic cooperation with France to strengthen their presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The President of Indonesia, Prambovowatches the big parade next to Emmanuel Macron. Jakarta has already announced its intention to buy additional rafale fighters, French -made underwater, Caesar cannons and light frigates.
The parade is attended by 450 Indonesian soldiers, who will be ahead of their band, while the Patrouille de France will fly in the sky.
The presence of foreign military forces (Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland) reinforces the message of international cooperation at a time when Europe is reviewing its strategic potential and alliances.
In total, the parade participates in the parade 7,000 militaryof which 5,600 pedestrians, 65 fighter aircraft, 34 helicopters, 247 vehicles and 200 horses of the French Democratic Guard.