numbered 155,000 in 2024), France's military manpower is 462,000.

France is frequently considered a top-tier military power, often ranking among the top ten due to its global capabilities and independent nuclear umbrella; according to the 2026 Global Firepower Index, the French Armed Forces are the world's sixth most powerful military.

The Armed Forces continuously rank as one the institutions in which the French people have the highest confidence. A 2023 IFOP poll

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