France plans to spend €2 billion on artificial-intelligence technologies for its armed forces by 2030, according to newly disclosed defence-ministry targets. The funding is intended to accelerate research and deployment of so-called “intelligent weapons” and decision-support systems across the army, navy and air force. Officials say the investment will help France keep pace in a global race to integrate AI into military hardware, a shift some analysts liken in strategic significance to the advent of nuclear arms. Projects range from autonomous battlefield drones to data-fusion software designed to shorten commanders’ response times. Industry suppliers are already moving ahead. Missile manufacturer MBDA confirmed it is embedding AI guidance and targeting capabilities into next-generation missiles now under development, part of a broader push to upgrade France’s deterrence and export offerings.