Paris marked its annual Bastille Day with a grand display on the Champs-Élysées. The event featured 6,700 troops marching on foot, a formation of drones and Mirage 2000B fighter jets. Above the crowd, the aerobatic team performed a precise formation display, followed by armored vehicles and international partners in uniform.
According to major outlets, from 2027 the key focus will be how France sustains its defence effort. Analysts described the show as a strong sign of modernisation. Coverage noted the inclusion of civilian supporters as a sign of growing backing for the armed forces.