Paris marked its annual Bastille Day with a grand display on the Champs-Élysées. The event featured a massive procession of soldiers marching on foot, a high-tech drone squadron and Mirage 2000B fighter jets. Above the crowd, the Patrouille de France performed a precise formation display, followed by heavy military hardware and a unit of coalition volunteers.
According to major outlets, from 2027 the main challenge will be how France sustains its defence effort. Analysts described the show as a clear display of determination. Coverage also noted the inclusion of civilian supporters as a sign of broad backing for the armed forces.