France is the only European country with a self-made fighter jet: the Dassault Rafale. It’s like a Swiss Army knife—does air-to-air, ground attack, and even reconnaissance. Why buy foreign when you can build your own?
They also have nuclear bombers (the Mirage 2000N) and a space command. Yes, they’re literally watching you from orbit. But in a friendly, “we-got-your-back” way.
The 10 Most Powerful Air Forces in the World – Visual Capitalist Licensing