How Did France Become Military Superpower (Bigger than Russia)
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2024
- 🌍 After the Soviet Union's fall, geopolitics changed, but Europe's reliance on Russian energy backfired! France's self-sufficiency in energy and arms production paid off, challenging Russia's dominance. Dive into the rise of France's arms industry and its implications in our changing world. From the Leclerc tank to the Rafale fighter, discover how France is reshaping the global arms market. Don't miss out on the future of warfare - join the conversation below! 💥🚀 #France #Russia #ArmsIndustry #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #MilitaryTechnology #GlobalSecurity #EconomicDiplomacy #InternationalRelations #EuropeanUnion #NATO #MilitaryStrategy #DefensePolicy #WarfareTrends #MilitaryInnovation #InternationalTrade #FranceVsRussia #MilitaryDevelopment #WeaponSystems #RafaleJet #LeclercTank #UkraineWar #WarfareEvolution #MilitaryEconomics #MilitaryExports #WarfareStrategy
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If the French had had the same budget as the Americans' F35, the French would probably have developed an operational X-Wing fighter
haha surely ^^
Give Dassault the F-35's budget, and they could land on Pluto.
we did it... it's called a Rafale.
Et on trouverait des bistros et boulangeries dans tous les pays du monde en lieu et place des Mc do 🤣
That would not fit with the design philosophy of Dassault IMO.
It is not a surprise that France decided to independently make it's own arms to defend itself after suffering two world wars on its soil. The old saying is if you want something done right then do it yourself.
De Gaulle
Keep dreaming France.
God bless 🇺🇦❤🎉❤
Surrender only in WW2 not WW1 but okay look history
@@alapaticornell4391Keep dreaming about what?
And what does the Ukrainian flag has to do with anything?
Are you rewriting history?😂 Where did you see any surrendering from France in the First World War?
And it was only an armistice in the Second World War, but France is among the winners’ nations
Title: How Did France Become Military Superpower? France has always been a Military Superpower.
Not during WW 2.
@@richarda996 likely the only time when they underperformed
No we didn't. In the late 90's early 2000's we were just an above-average power. But as said in the video we kept producing our own system of armements, and that's why it's easier for us than most of the other european nation to reboot the war machine. Moscow we're coming :)
Last time France was a super power was napoleon's bonparte. After him the best they can claim is great power status. They sure as heck aren't a super power. In last 30 years roughly only usa can claim super power, and china is on verge of super power status arguably.
@@olivierdomingue6312Franco Prussian war as well. Ww1 they did decent but it wasn't super power level when a good portion of their country was occupied for a large portion of war.
It's time a country in Europe make a lead and be strong. Good France
Poland too, Germany improve his defences... and Russia still in Ukraine with minimal territorial gains, what did they expect ?
@@romrom9761 Poland maybe, Germany is just buying american.
@@zaydalaoui9397 Poland became a great military power actually.
@@zaydalaoui9397 Poland is just buying american too actually, they bought the F35 just like everyone else in Europe.
Have u been in France at leat one time? 🤔🙄
Go France 🇫🇷 love from the USA 🇺🇸
Vive Le France. 2 year's ago I was in France with my younger brother, we went to Chantilly Horse Race's and then I saw a horse having it's first race start. Named after a Parisian Street, well bred, good jockey and Trainer. 40/1. "Rue Des Irlandes", street of the Irish. €50 win and €150 place. 👍, I got back €3,000 on the totalizer, came from last down the outside of the track......BANG!
Nice to see an American that isn’t a French hater…
@@xtophgerard1169 I would think that the vast majority of Americans hold France and the French in the highest regard
@@xtophgerard1169 I am American -Irish living in Australia 34 year's. My only disappointment is that I meet very very few French people here, the majority of European immigration to Australia was from the British Isles then Germany and then Italy and Greece. I remember the last time I met with young French people, 2008 in the vineyards of South Australia where I was teaching a group of mainly Mademoiselle's how to "3 bud" the Vines, to cut past the 3rd fresh bud. I helped them find good accommodation at a serviced campsite and I got to use my highschool French for the first time in over 20 year's. They were Southern French from near the Pyrenees Mountain's yet found an Australian winter quite cold. Our Winter is different from a European Winter, cold winds from the South, from Antarctica. I had the great pleasure of spending July 12th in their company. And yes the French have a great affection for we Irish. Meeting with them was very much "Bon Chance". Best wishes to you from South Australia ☀️
@@xtophgerard1169 the only place I know where the French are more respected and loved would be Ireland and especially Scotland. The Scot's have a great affinity for the French. Vive La France.
France never left NATO! They just left the integrated command.
Yes. This channel is not doing their research. I'm unsubscribing from it.
Never Say NEVER 😎 Justin Bieber
You are CORRECT.
The Article 5 ( an attack on one means an attack on all) also included France even after they left the İntegrated command.
Came here to say that
Well done, France. You go!
Superior French weapons... Even India has turned to France for the Rafale... The war in Ukraine has proved how inferior the Russian hardware is...
India is a 50 yo of Dassault Aviation.
Funny they keep gaining new ground
Inferior, all western weapons sent to Ukraine have failed, that's why Russia is winning!!
@@yaredteferra7630 By pouring on endless meat waves and armor to inch forward.
@@yaredteferra7630 In their '3 day special operation'?.
Lol, yeah sure, they've gained ground.
A military superpower is not the same as a major arms exporter.
Exactly. And anyway, it is not our goal. In terms of military power, we will increase integration with European Union. This is the long term policy. Arms export and credibility is part of this integration we look for, but a segment of it. When EU and UK décide joint maritime patrols, it is in conjunction with US decision to decrease presence in Mediteranean sea, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean. USA has a lot to do in Asia right now, so we help as we can and mature our project this way. The goal at the end would be joint patrol till after Singapore. And let’s put it mildly, we are on a fraction of what we aim for currently. Luckily, UK, Italy, Netherland, Poland and Germany understand very well what is at stake and are starting to make things happen. Their are hiccups, since except it UK, Italy and France, most of European navy had a limited training level, but it is rising steadily. We hope to be ready in due time. Sailors numbers have been doubled on French ships, to ensure better availability. Same thing with onboard level of armement, which is rising before our eyes. The quantity of hull though is not fully adequate. And this will take some time to be fixed. Longer than armement or crew training.
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When you're the N°1 in nuclear technology, and otherwise can deliver a stike anywhere, anytime, then yes I think that automatically qualifies you into a military superpower.
France has the nuclear deterrence, a permanent seat member at the UN, territories all over the world and military bases and a strong defense ecosystem (missiles, spatial, aircrafts, weapons…)
And France is exporting small quantities of expensive weapons, so it's not even a major arms exporter per say.
France has always been a power all through history. Viva le France.
VivE lA France. Viva is spanish, not french. Le France = the ship called France (in french), la France= the country. So what you said is very funny for a french hehe, but not big deal, have a nice day)
Thanks for the love ❤I'm going to give you a tip for speaking French. French, as a latin language, is basically Italian, but without the O and the A at the end of each word. Viva => Vive ;)
@@victorberlioz1094 I can tell you're french mon ami
And got clapped by nearly mechanized nazi german army
@@bibitralala4960 Viva => Vive, le=> la... total : "Vive la France !"
And yes, far from shouting from the rooftops "we are the best, we are the strongest" France has been moving at its own pace for decades, it has been almost 80 years that France has counted on itself to defend itself and it covers all the spectrum of very high level weaponry. Its equipment is reliable, proven, much cheaper to use because it is designed in this way, it often relies on civilian technologies to easily increase production at a lower cost.
And someone has to show the way to the other countries of Europe who have fallen asleep nicely thinking that the USA was going to pay for their defense for eternity.
Amen to that! I'm so pissed that the Germans decided to buy american aircrafts instead of Rafale...
@@zaydalaoui9397 ? majority of airccraft the german military own are EU built, germany being one of those that contribute to the manafacture of those aircraft.. the only american aircraft they fly are the ones that the EU do not generally make....
@@iainansell5930 I think he is talking abou the fact German bought F35, which are often in competition with the Rafale.
@@johnwotek3816 this but that's mainly due to american nuke only being allowed to ppl buying usa aircraft
@@iainansell5930 I’m talking about their last order after Ukraine’s invasion
Vive la France…
Mabuhay ang France!!!
vive la France
so if you are a superpower, how did these guys in sandals drive you out of Afghanistan and Africa...
@@draganvelimirovic5990 same in afghanistan ??
🇭🇷 has been developing a military equipment partnership with 🇫🇷. First 6 of 12 Rafales have been delivered just last week. Mistral systems next :) good for CRO, good for FRA. Since we have a long standing shared sports history, we are always close :)
Amitié 🇫🇷Franco-Croate🇭🇷
@@theMoolyvive la croatie
Amitiés from France
Croatia x France :)
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The Rafale is pronounced Rafal, the "e" is silent. Means "Gust" of wind and also "Burst" of fire.
This is why, no matter how pretty the editing, RUclips content is amateur.
you're french, arent you?? Only the french would be so pretentious as to think anyone cares about mispronouncing french.
france still thinks they are in the same league as the U.S. or China lol.
Actually we do care. It is a sign of respect. About the league, I don’t know. Someone is powerful one day, weak tomorrow. Balance of power, etc… One thing may be considered though, France is part of the 🇪🇺, which is not so integrated as China or USA, but necessity make thing appear faster than many would imagine. France is more than 1000 years old, with moments of glory and moments of rough times. It remain to be seen if USA or China in the current format will last this long. And if not, what will it look like… The Chinese view on the possibility of union collapse is far more mature than US view, which looks at best unthought. Lately, we are all intrigued by the polarization of US political discussions. We hope it will get better and people will calm down and settled issues, though the divide and impossility of local political changes, lack of dialog is really concerning. Especially for those who likes USA.
@@TheRdtrpkyle Nice xenophobia you got there buddy.
@@TheRdtrpkyle Aye, we do care, a tiny bit. It kinda hurts the ears but I'm not saying that in a bad way. If we were to pronounce Biden's name in the french way, you would think exactly the same.
Should have mentioned three systems which have overperformed in Ukraine:
The SAMP/T, performing as well or even better than the Patriot
The SCALP/EG
And most of all the CAESAR, which has shown to be the best howitzer system by far.
SAMP/T seems to have better interception capabilities but somewhat lower range and ceiling than the Patriot. Both systems are performing very well.
@@user-aero68well said. Ukrainian war, red sea conflict with israeli 's protection from iranian missile have shown that NATO didnt have just one advanced anti air system with the Patriot but two with also the SAMP/T
Guided bombs AASM with > 70km range
There are other systems that are overperforming but that we don't hear much about like the GM-200, MMP or drones. And others that underperformed but are old junk that haven't produced for decades like the AMX-10
@@aimgorge The AMX 10 RC a realy great light tank. People who say it under perform dont understand the point of light tank and reco. An AMX 10 RC can take out a MBT, despite being a reconaissance vehicle. If this is being old junk i want to know whhich country have a better reco vehicle.
Because the Ukrainian used a reco tank to rush straight to the enemy line dont change how good or bad said tank is.
France never left NATO, ony the integrated command.
Don’t say never De Gaulle did
@@franciscouderq1100no he didn't. Read above comment.
De Gaulle left the integrated command, not nato. At the time, the fact is that France was not aligned with the USA militarily and geopolitically speaking, so France left the integrated command. But, de Gaulle mentioned the fact that France was on the western side anyway, that’s why they didn’t left nato.
France has been in the top 5 arms dealers in the world for decades.
And also always in the 5 strongest armies of the world since the start of cold war
France has always had a quality military production. It must be remembered that it was the French Mirages planes that ensured the crushing Israeli military victory over the Arab countries during the six-day war in 1967, so that it will create a serious diplomatic crisis between on one side France of General De Gaulle, and of the"Other side Israel and the United States when France decided to sell its mirage planes in 1969 to an Arab country Libya.The Americans and British also pressed n 1982 on the French President Mitterrand to deliver to the British at war in the Malouines against the Argentines the codes of the exocet missiles which were equipped the Argentinean planes of mark French Super Etendard , British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was distraught by the repercussions on British public opinion after the destruction of the British destroyer Sheffield by an exocet missile causing the death of 323 British sailors.The sale of French exocet missiles exploded after this episode.
Misleading title. Should be changed to "How France is becoming an arms export juggernaut (bigger than Russia)"
Yeh but what can u expect its youtube
That actually was original title my comment with 12 likes was based on that
@@jonmmath 🤣
UK has a bigger military 🤷♂️
Nope , tbh both is super close , the only real diference is uk as 2 aircraft carrièr, but since they can't fully manner them its useless
Im british 🇬🇧 and would like to say well done france. You guys actually have an arms industry unlike us
The British build the best ships tho tbf
@@dt3692 italians are better
The British export many arms.
i reckon brits have focused their weapon export on a smaller scale; like bullpen rifles, helmets, light armored vehicles etc.
As a puppet state of the us it is difficult for the uk to develop their arms industry. You guys need to get your shit together
They were one of the world’s great imperial powers in the late 1800s up till world war 2. They were a European superpower under napoleon. They were arguably the most powerful country in Europe under Louis the 14th. 🤷♂️
France has almost always been powerfull, yes they lost suprisingly quickly in ww2 but one failure does not define a country, but americans love to insist on ww2 defeat to mock France.
@@zaydalaoui9397 the worse is they mock france for that, but they lost most of their wars
@@zaydalaoui9397 the reason to the quick loss of french in ww2 is due to their strategy still being too napoleonic and so a little too outdated (like russia's army rn starting to prove itself outdated)
VIVA la FRANCE. they still are good partners for the US, having a very strong sense of Freedom and Liberty.
Unlike the US which is not a truth worthy partner. Just saying
Merci, friend. J'use de ma liberté, la correction, s'il vous plait : Vive la France. Avec amour, vous me comprendrez.
@@theMooly - oui, je vous comprends. Merci pour votre reponse.
You're contradicting yourself. You can't be partner for the US and at the same time stand for freedom and liberty 😮
@@Ernesto-pk5tp "We The People" of America are still pro-Liberty!!! But this is also why I'm learning French.
Bravo France ! Refreshing to notice that they're on our side.
Who is “our”, NATO? I'm just curious as tp who the "our" is in "our" side, no aggression meant (and as an aside, I very much am glad France is in our side, too...Canadian combat vet here).
Don't get too excited. Basically, here's the point of view of France : the USA are running a protection racket, and France is not interested in joining. Trump is the first president to say it out loud. Kissinger was more subtle: "From the point of view of division of labor, the US considers French resources better spent on conventional forces than on nuclear arms".
France has excellent reasons to consider that the US are an ambiguous ally. From the Suez crisis, France, UK and Israel learnt an important lesson about the balance of powers ("No nation has friends, only interests" said Charles de Gaulle), but reacted quite differently : UK and Israel by aligning, France by pursuing an independent strategic route. The French nuclear arsenal amongst other programs was developed, simply because France doesn't believe for one second that the US would actually defend Europe (apart if they would directly benefit from it, economically or strategically). France assumed that the US wouldn't use nuclear weapons to retaliate against USSR if they would strike Europe first (as mutual destruction is not in the US interest) ; and France also assumed that the USSR knew that as well, which nullified the deterrence. Kissinger again: "Precisely because he is sure that the US will protect Europe in the immediate future, [De Gaulle] wants to use this respite to establish insurance for the far future. He is looking ahead to a time when present leaders will have disappeared and American attention may be focused on other continents".
France has been advocating for a strong independent Europe for 6 decades (and some would say: going as far as accepting arrangements detrimental to its own interests). The US had a different project: Europe should be a buffer against USSR, but never develop as a power that could challenge the balance of powers (one major aspect of the plan : ensure that the Paris-Berlin-Moscow axis never exist).
we are on our own side
Doesn't matter who's side they are on, they will always be the first to surrender anyway
I suppose you are american, we always were and always will be
No one doubts that France has high quality weapons, but the question is do they have the industry and the people to support the demand that Russia left behind?
Industry and people yes but it will take some time to raise the numbers, the factory lines have been designed for a "low" production.
No we don't, for example Poland bought the equivalent of Caesar in South Korea as the tender was over 600 units and we now produce less than 80/year...Rafale will be soon 3/month.Still a lot to achieve before we can supply in large quantities.
Investments ongoing, plus new partnerships with India and other European nations to increase capacity, plus French military uses civilian tech for some parts which make it more scalable than american
Indeed. People, yes; excellent engineers and good ways to train them. Industry, no. French industrial base has been steadily eroded since the time it created its nuclear energy or high-speed train systems. It is one of the talked-about factors since covid and as the Ukraine war prolongs: it needs to rebuild industry at home, fast.
Very fast, that’s more than a need, it should be a top priority… but with the idiots we have in power… you’ll see during the Olympic game how pathetically disorganized this country is becoming. Hopefully we will be back soon on the table of capable nations.
Prior to the Russo-Ukranian war, Moscow was in line to become a top client for French arms exports. They were gonna buy 3-4 Mistral Class helicopter carriers. France had built the first two and were almost ready to deliver. The next two would have had significant construction done in Russia, transferring French naval knowhow that Russia lacks. The Kremlin claims they are just gonna build their own helicopter carriers now that France isn't gonna help them. But whatever Russia builds will be junk compared to the deal they had in place to get working ships from France and a master-level class on how to build them.
True man, tanks for the facts 😉😉😉
Mistral class ships, VBL and PVP vehicles, advanced thermal sight for their own troops and vehicles, advanced engine for their civilian aircrafts... All of this being thrown through the window in 2014. Thankfully.
They bought frégates which president Holland finally prevented their delivery to Russia And ended selling them cheap to 3rd countries 🤷♂️
Ffkkin hell. Russia with 1 single mirv missile hypersonic and undestroyable(as it is too fast to be taken down ) can obliterate an entire country and people still babbling another country is superior to that? In what magic world do you live?
We sold them to Egypt and they are quite happy having this kind of ships to strengthen Sinaï against Islamics organisations.
France has always been a formidable military power in Europe. They are also an exellent alternative to many nations for arms sales to governments who do not want to buy from the Americans, Russians, or Chinese. They have a capable, professional Army, Navy, and Air Force that is well armed and equipped. The Foreign Legion is one of the best expeditionary forces in the world. And they are a nuclear power. France is one of the quiet bad@sses in the EU militarily. And has been for a while. Bottom line; France can hold its own militarily. Unlike many of its EU neighbors.
I'll give you that, but these people bumping you up to super power level are just crazy. Your a great power sure, but far from being at the top.
@@user-jb2zb8yr5k Agreed. They are more of a REGIONAL power
France is a regional military power with global reach
@@user-jb2zb8yr5k I'm not sure who is being talked about by saying "you", but indeed the confusion between arm sales and military power is confusing, and the description of superpowers, just over the top.
You forgot to mention the Caesar howitzer that gained a lot of new customers after seeing its impact in Ukraine. Also France used to sell sub systems to Russia until Crimea invasion in 2014. For example optics for their MBT and avionics for their planes. Without them, their tanks and jet fighters are not very good. France also cancelled at the same time a contract with Russia for modern warships.
Mistral class ship export was canceled after Georgia War in 2009.
@@JoJo-vm8vkno the contract was signed in 2011 and canceled in August 2015
2 mistral class helicopter carriers that were to be sold to russia which had the sale cancelled to be sold to egypt if i'm not mistaken. the russian names of Vladivostok and Sebastopol renamed Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anouar el Sadate
French military power doesnt show off but its actually big
People mocking the French have no idea…
@@Donatellooo77x right !
No, france stands simply no chances against the big three aka usa, russia and china. They dont have the population nor economy to go 1 on 1 with em
@@markobucevic8991against USA or China, thats for sure, but Russia can'sft invade Ukraine, so it would struggle to invade France, considering international help.
@markobucevic8991 It's not a question of being big or not when you are the 4th nuclear power. You cannot be invaded. 4th or first , if someone pushes the button, no one's win.
That's why it's called nuclear dissuasion. Why do you think North Korea still exists? Why do you think Iran tries to have nuk? The art of War is not about video games. it's a bit more subtile that than
And you have not yet speak about our naval capacity with fregate , submarine amphibious/light-carrier ship etc . As a french i like this video :)
Is this video a joke? (I'm French).
If it it true that France makes top-notch equipment (Rafales are superior to US fighter-jets) it is unable to produce enough ammunition to defend itself properly for more than 2 days!
France only appears to be a military power when compared to its neighbours which are next to zero...
Unfortunately, I must agree with you Cher compatriote… il y a du boulot, et c’est pas avec les pimpoyes qu ont a au gouvernement que ça va changer…
Caesar trucks demonstrated French great tactical understanding of the needs in battlefields. As well explained, reactivity made the opportunity for buyers, but it doesn’t mean material is better, it’s time that will say if it is. Strategic position of western indépendant arm supplier is smart, as long as France keep its independance. As English men say it : wait and see
Charles DeGaulle didn't take France out of NATO, he just took their military out of the NATO command structure. Big difference, and you see people saying that all the time though it is untrue.
Very beautyful very beautiful burst plane rafale and Leclerc tank.
the French know how to build beautiful weapons.
it is the only barrier in Europe against Russia
LOL bet India not happy finding out all their stockpiles of Russian made weapons are likely rubbish 🤣
That's ok they will just add curry spice 💨💨
Make BAGUETTE Great Again 🥖
On the plus side most of China's weapons are just ripoffs of Russian rubbish
We all saw who had penetrated their Manhood inside the Ukraine with those weapons and who couldn’t defend territory with all the advanced weapons and unmarked Nato soldiers
Whatever makes you happy@@misbah78692
By not gutting their defense industry when the cold war ended.
Tress bien Francias. Never trust Uncle SAM. Francias est Aly moi pay Indie. Bravo from India
well done for trying 😉
L'indépendance est un bien des plus précieux mon ami. Vive l'Inde, vive le Bharat.
@@MawattWillis India et Bharat même chose.
@@MawattWillisBut not for Africa countries? And not for New calidonia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Reunion island etc?
@@francoislechanceux5818 t'es conscient que les pays que tu cites ont réalisé un référendum afin de choisir ou non leur indépendance ? des pays comme l'ile Maurice l'ont choisie et l'on eue
And optronics on russians tank were french...
the screens of their attack helicopters as well.
Just like British ship were sunk with french missile during Falklands war. I guess we just like bothering the Brits when it's possible. ;-)
@@theMooly Yeeh, i remember that one ! we sold some Exocet air to sea missiles to Italy who sold some to Argentina. Well, the Exocet is combat proven and still available on the Rafale !
@@theMooly And the aircraft firing those exocets were american. Your point being?
@@emilsohn1671 Humour, in case it wasn't obvious. Auto-dérision, I let you translate this word, that's my point.
It appears that South Korea is making great strides in their arms industry. They have sold light fighter jets to several counties and have already flown a more advanced powerful jet. They are also producing some of the best armored vehicles and SPH in the world already with exports to Europe and possibly Australia. They have a MLRS equivalent to HIMARS that can be acquired with less wait. They are also significant producers of NATO standard ammunition.
Russia selling to both India and China: "I'm playing both sides so I always come out on top"
🇨🇳 buys military hardwares in order to do reverse engineering though 👀
China only buys a handful of Russian weapons they simply copy them
You have actually hinted at the fact that over the next three decades
India may become more powerful as its population and economy grow while at the same time
Russia's population will decline.
By the 2050s not only China but also India may see Russia as a junior partner if they are even partners at all.
We may also see countries such as Mexico and Indonesia greatly surpass Russia in GDP.
It may harder and harder for Russia to continue to pretend that it is a great power if so many countries exceed it in population and GDP..
And as well as the American population and economy continue to grow it will become more and more absurd to compare Russia to the United States.
Russia sells weapons to China, India and....Pakistan.
Go France 🇫🇷
There's also a new generation of light tanks and troops transports made by Nexter, coming from France; the Griffon, Serval and Jaguar. Nexter is an excellent company producing hight tech military combat vehicles
You don't pronounce the c at the end of "Leclerc", in case you are interested in it's actual pronunciation
A good general rule for pronouncing French correctly is not to pronounce the final letter; this works in 90% of cases : LECLER(c) RAFAL(e) PARI(s) APPETI(t), CHARLE(s) DE GAUL(le) etc
Not quite, but yours is a good effort
It's just plain weird how so many Americans assume that French pronunciation is similar to Italian; it is NOT.
Bigger than Russia not "bigger then Russia".
That is your only correction? the title says How Did France Become Military Superpower (Bigger then Russia)....theres missing words but you go for the stuff that isn't missing? than instead of then? if spoken out loud its the same word, but when you miss words all together...I think you should either focus on everything or just stop trying to be a smartarse know it all who really doesn't know it all...
@ravinraven6913 interesting but I'd say the whole title is incorrect as far as my little military knowledge goes . America as of now and in the NEAR future is the only military superpower with china gaining? From what I've heard
Slava 🥖🥐
Because English really sucks for everyone 😂🤣
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Rafal not "rafalé", the final e is silent
Same for Leclerc, the last "c" is silent
Its ok for english-speakers to pronounce french like that. No one truly gives a shit how it’s pronounced, outside of France
@@danielfigueredo6994 i agree with you, Denial
Rafale is a guste in english
@@danielfigueredo6994 Outside of France, especially in the ounyted stetz and the ounyted keendom?
Good for France. My biggest concern and question is, where is Britain in this market?
Britain is US puppet 😂😂😂 Even more since Brexit 😂
France is considering UK as his main partner for defence industry...we can not rely on germans unfortunately.Storm Shadow/Scalp dev is a good example of it.
@@fredericpanier6711 They can be ponctual partners, but SCAF and futur tank still with the Germans not UK!
@@jonathanratel3150 Let see because Germans can stop collaboration anytime (like we experienced with the dev of new nuclear reactor).They are not reliable people like the Brits can be...according my experience in the industry at least.
@@fredericpanier6711
Sorry, but I'm not familiar with storm shadow. I'd appreciate some information about it. Thanks
the world: wow france have a good military industry
me, as french: HOLY FCK MY RIFLE IS NOT FRENCH HOLY COW
Meanwhile a large portion of the UK population dont want the UK exporting arms, or oil and gas and them complain we are a poorer country...
Your country punches way above its weight. Always has. Plus we have your back. Love from the USA.
The debit of fRANCE is 3075 billion euros !! Debit england ???
@@user-hb9jh6it1j And how many jellies coming in France for healthcare or retirement?
Well the UK is still richer than France to be honest
@@AllieRogers-mq1kf yeah UK always seems to land on its feet even after Brexit.
France arm is more reliable than Russian made arm, US arm sells comes with terms and conditions. I assume France should hut hight in the near future. Go go French.
When a plane's in the sky
And a bomb hits your eye
That's Rafalay...
What the hell is "Rafalay"???
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You're right. It's ra-FALL-ay 😂
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New Superpower? France always (kind of) held that status, especially economically! They have - as far as I know, the largest exclusive economic zone in the world, because they still retain possessions outside of mainland France! Yes, even larger than the US (11,691 KM vs. 11,351 KM - yes: Kilometers, nobody but backwards countries uses imperial units anymore!)
As a French i'm not so sure about that
depending of the sources the americans have a biggest economic zone through. As a student french school books says that the americans come out on top and France second
France is a great power though in what place I'm unsure of to say. Quite a few countries of similar or greater strength these days to France. Like India, japan, israel, Brazil, Mexico, for example outside of Europe are similar or greater. In Europe it be germany, Poland, Italy, spain(Spain I can say is probably weaker but their a high secondary power or low great power in terms of strength), united kingdom, turkey, and probably a few others I'm missing. France has too many similar strength or stronger countries to be a super power. At best their a mid level or high level great power probably below India or Russia so around 5th to 10th strongest I'd put them. So usa, china, russia/India for 3rd and 4th, than France might be 5th strongest or at least could argue it.
Only usa claims super power status, and china trying to become one is closest in line for being a super power.
True and also for the same reasons more time zones than any other country, 13 or 14 iirc.
@@user-jb2zb8yr5k aucun de ses pays n'a de porte avion nucléaire, aucun de ses pays n'a de sous marin nucléaire lanceur d'engins capable de rayer un pays avec un seul de ses sous marins, alors faut arrêter avec tes chars et tes canons 😂
@@-zawzaw-8897 les zee peuvent être étendue c'est pour cela que tu as différentes valeurs en fonction de l'année a ma connaissance c'était d'abord France avec la plus grande puis les États-Unis actullement mais au vue des demandes actuelles la France peut repasser devant, elle seront probablement acceptée si la convention est respecté et sans ingérence étrangère pendant ce temps les USA pourrait avoir un du mal a contrôler l'Arctique de manière permanente au vue du nombre de pays candidats éligible et de leurs positions remise en question de plus en plus sur la scène géopolitique. Mais le sujet reste le même la France a l'une des plus grandes zee du monde et beaucoup de ressources naturelles maritimes la France a ironiquement le potentiel pour devenir une puissance naval mondiale puisqu'elle est l'un des rares pays qui peut projeter sa force par le biais de sa marine de manière certaine avec les USA et le RU (probablement la chine bientôt et l'inde dans le futur) et qui en a besoin au vue des territoires d'outres-mers.evidemment au vue du classement des ports français et les priorités des politiques étant différentes cela ne risque pas d'arriver ou dans très longtemps/suite à une crise majeur nécessitant cela.(Un deuxième porte-avion opérationnelle en plus du Charles de gaulle ou de son futur remplaçant serait un bon début)
Um...because Russian equiptment is crap?
What's the weather like in Copeville?
@derbigpr500 Sorry pal, I'm from St. Louis.
McDonnell Douglas is still the all time leading distributor of Mig and Sukoi parts
If it were crap it would've been great fertilizer so not even that... lol
Although... coming to think of it their Meatbag Soildier tactics.... Those Sunflowers sprawling up from the dead bodies.
You may have a point if they are included in the equipment, touché.
@@jmjones7897it never shot down a Sukoi...
And MiGs you are talking about were 20 years behind new ones of the time
Nice cope
@@marilynlucero9363go watch anything except CNN and braindead channels just once
Now we understand why Putin is pissed at France :)
More seriously, I've always wondered why France's military equipment was not more popular. In my opinion, they currently have the best quality/price ratio. The rafale is a marvel, Leclerc is a bit old but as mentioned proved far more resilient and capable than the competitors, to mention only these 2. I'm especially disapointed that European countries still chose to buy american rather than French, particularly today when we all know that american support in case of was is not 100% sure.
I will say two things
1) Western equipment is far superior in almost every aspect but a key drawback for these technologies is that they are far too expensive to produce and the cost to maintain the weapon systems is too. If the Ukraine conflict is teaching us anything is that cheap, and easy to build weapon systems and designs will ultimately outperform the higher quality weapons. We cannot underestimate a peak Russian wartime economy moving into next year. Ukraine, unless they get additional funding and supply for additional anti air weapon systems then their production centers will not be able to compete with Russia.
2)Our countries are giving aid with stipulations and that is not how war is being fought by the Russians. They are literally sending everything they have at the Ukrainians, while they have to fight a war under supplied and with outdated expensive western equipment. The West is fractured by Russian aggression and Macron is seeing the writing on the wall. This only ends one way.
High end equipemnt makes sense when you have smaller armies. Much like in smaller countires like those in Europe.
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Think Is West Is wealthy enough to afford such expensive weapons in much greater numbers than Russia Its cheap systems. NATO Have GDP 35 times bigger than Russia. Even germany Have 2 times bigger GDP alone. Basicaly that means germany Can afford to invest 2 times more in each single weapon And piece of ammo And still Have same amount as Russia.
Aim 120 air to air missile used by the f22 and f35 . Range 160 kms. Speed . Mach 1. R 37 air to air missile used by su 57. Range 400 kms . Speed Mach 6
Can we have more examples of “ superior “ western weapons ?😂
Abrams , leopards , etc failed badly in Ukraine . F22 f35 not battle tested against advanced air defence
Russia superiority in missiles , air defences obvious
But you fail to mention Germany/west was reliant on cheap Russian gas to power their economies which is no longer available.
Except in 1940 (for some reasons💀) france has always being a superpower (and even the first for a long time)
Being French, I think it is nonsense to say that France is a military superpower today. Yes, we have state-of-the-art equipment, but in such small numbers in each field of warfare that it would be almost unworkable in a total war situation. That being said, congrats to our soldiers on overseas operations doing miracles with very limited resources.
I am French. I think right now, we are in a good moment. Our future will rely on two different streams: European partnership and indopacific (Indian especially)/arabian partnerships for normal systems. For very special systems, like hypersonic, aircraft carriers, we will continue a policy of cooperation with USA. With Europe, cooperation can last forever. MGCS, SCAF, Maritime, Twister are good Examples of this. With info pacifique partners, a question still remain on how prolonged it can be since in 2040, India by itself will be very strong. Since India is close to French Islands, we will want to maintain good ties in the long run. Same thing with Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, EAU and Qatar, on one of the main way to our Pacifique Islands. The incentive for cooperation will remain strong, either through Radar, Rafale, submarines or MBT and coming evolutions. With USA, our mathematicians may be a good boost to US hypersonic gliders, as scientific and economic cooperation and competition has been a driver for US and Europe to stay at the forefront of innovation. Russia will play their cards as well, but Russi is in a tough spot, for reasons we have little to do with. Quality of Russian jets without French Avionics is dropping. China will rely on home industry, since they don’t need Russian motors anymore. India and Vietnam, traditional importers of Russian equipments are worried on how close Russians are to China, since China is the biggest threat to their sovereignty. We (French) have nothing to do with these developments. I wished we were masterminds of this, but we work only on what we can do (techno and prod) and try to sell. The position our competitors places themselves is not something we can work or plan for, or if so, very marginally.
Love those videos like France was not already a military superpower and that for almost forever
Because the French have an excellent education system
not as good as it used to be anymore...😒
The system is designed to bring the cream to the top and does that very well. However it isn't that great for those that aren't particularly gifted or interested academically. A huge emphasis on mathematics
@@user-aero68 Mathematics is the language of the universe.
As a french, I am laughing at this statement !
Lol 😂
if France is a superpower !! you made my day with this 🤣🤣🤣
You forgot to mention the Ceasar.
France best
It’s “bigger than” not “bigger then”.
its also missing the word A or THE but you guys are focused on one wrong thing, why not fully correct them? only half correcting them makes you look like a knob who is trying to be a know it all but really showing they don't know much
@@ravinraven6913Okay then.
1. The first letter of a word at the start of a sentence needs to be capitalised.
2. You also missed the apostrophe in "It's," as you're using a contraction of "it is."
3. Only*
4. You switch between addressing the reader as "you" and then "they." I am not sure you're in any position to be calling anyone else names. "The pot calling the kettle black."
5. This tiny little dot "." is known as a full stop. You use it when finishing a sentence.
I wished France's army would see the same glory it did back in the day but when the entire active army can fit within Stade de France it makes me question it
Thank you for the videos, could you do more European countries?
Very surprised the commentary section isnt filled with jokes about french, good to see good vibes for once :D
France has millennials. Russia does not
Russia has serfs, France does not. At least millennials can think for themselves
Russia had millennials. Now they are simply either living in Kazakhstan or scattered in shallow graves around the Donbas.
Russia has serfs, France does not
Very interesting analysis on long time period and specific points by countries but it was just regrettable that the CAESAR "best howitzer system so far" vas not mentioned. Thanks for you video. and hope that european countries will be best to conduct together their arm industry to success (within continue their partnetship with US).
Nice video.
You talk a lot about the Rafale and the Leclerc tank, but France"s other combat proven weapon is the CAESAR (truck with artillery system), and there is a lot of demand for it.
I hope number,2 military too
That would be Poland (hopefully)
But due to Macron's words of NATO boots on the ground I do feel they deserve to be pulling ahead in third place.
@@marilynlucero9363 Poland buys a lot but they can't function independently at all as a military
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This video is not talking about the company behind France’s rise. Not Dassault but Thales. Actually, russian planes and tanks relied on Thales optics and radar, sensors systems. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Thales stopped all business with Russia. This benefits to… the UK, who’s now re-opening missiles production plants for Thales.
Superpower xD xD xD.... This is coping on different scale.
Very interesting. I heard France's now became the 2nd higher weapons export country in the world, just after the US?
the "e" in Rafale is quiet in french, it is pronounce "Rafal", not "Rafalés" that make it sound like a south america off-brand fighter jet ( and hurt my hears ).
at least that's better than the classic RafaEl 🙄
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FYI
it's pronounced Rafal
no ey at the end
Hello friends ! It is'nt "rafalé" but "rafale" (cut the end!). Il means gust like for wind gust.
c'est un document qui correspond parfaitement à la réalité ! la France a su s'affranchir au bon moment de la tutelle américaine
pour la fabrication d'armes ,le seul problème c'est la quantité ! nous avons des très bons ingénieurs de l'armement ,dans toutes les
composantes mais cela reste quand même des échantillons ,on l'a vu pour les obus ,on tiendrait maximum 3 jours en combat
de haute intensité !
Le federalisme européen c'est la soumission aux US. Nos élites travaillent directement pour Washington. Young french leader, American foundation.
D'ou l'importance d'un partenariat avec l'Inde d'ailleurs. La crainte Américain et Russe est que la France vienne jouer dans la cour des "grands budgets", d'ou les "attaques" répétées, qu'il s'agisse des menaces a peine déguisées de la russie, ou des tentatives plus ou moins grossières d'attaquer les contrats Francais pour que l'industrie de l'armement ne se développe pas trop (coucou AUKUS)
La France a pris l'option de la frappe de dissuasion nucléaire pour la défense de son territoire et une armée de "projection" très efficace qui correspondent parfaitement à ses capacités industrielles. Du matériel de haute technologie propre, des forces vives bien formées et une indépendance complète tant au niveau politique qu'industrielle lui permettent de jouer un rôle non négligeable sur l'échiquier international, probablement un leader économique et militaire incontournable en Europe, un allié stratégique stable et puissant pour les US et un adversaire redoutable pour ses ennemis et ce malgré une faible population au regard de la Chine ou de la Russie .
France has taken the option of a nuclear deterrent strike for the defense of its territory and a very effective projection army which corresponds perfectly to its industrial capabilities. Its own high-tech equipment, well-trained forces and complete independence at both the political and industrial levels allow it to play a significant role on the international scene, probably an essential economic and military leader in Europe, a strategic ally stable and powerful for the United States and a formidable adversary for its enemies despite a small population compared to China or Russia.
@@61samos Très bien résumé.
My country is reconignezd
The only problem of france is production capability. 66 millions of French can’t match production of Russia or the USA. It’s statistically impossible
For the fashion capital of the world, France sure withstood fashions like Americanization and globalization. In a fracturing world everyone will lose but the self-reliant French much less than others.
There is an often ignored similarity between American and French people: a fair scepticism and distrust/ dislike of big brother state. Some carry guns, others burn down public offices once or twice a year.😂
Napoleon helped fund and arm the American Revolutionary War. France is quite literally America's oldest ally, France helped America gain independence.
France never shot the US in the back though. US does it whenever they can.
If the French arms suppliers can keep prices low, they will be come a major arms supplier. PRICE, PRICE, PRICE!
it's also about the Caesar artillerie system
At @15:46 the video shows a T-72 and "Arjun MBT" side by side. Only problem is that the tank on the left is not a T-72.
I'm no tank expert, but the tank on the left look more like a Centurion to me.
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Thanks for the great video.
The only things we don't make anymore are small arms/small arms ammo. I personally find it sad, because the FAMAS was an iconic rifle. I wish we would have kept modernizing it further, but I guess the near absence of export sales crippled such a project and justified prioritizing other types of weapons.
Maintenance costs are also way way cheaper with Rafale than F-35.
And both are doing some competition/exercises together (US and France are allied), Rafale got some results despite being "low cost". And also much more reliable. French arm's industry is less corrupted than US. Meaning everything is done for a valid reason. There is no stupid development choices because of some pressure applied by a mediocre partner. Each € is invested carefully. Dassault program is legendary. Amazing ideas one after another.
France : refusing to enter the Eurofighther program
Also France : Why are not the european countries united 🤥🤥
And this is only în the air
On the ground France is far behind to Germany or South Korea Leclerc and AMX are bad jokes
And their only mlrs is the american M270
@@flavius5722 Eurofighter cannot take of from an air carrier (not in one part), which was part of the requirement from France in 1984.
Also, first flight of Eurofighter was in 1994, while Rafale took of for the first time in 1991.
In the 2009 ATLC, 4 Eurofighters were "destroyed" by 2 Rafales
France took less time alone to develop a better plane, more in line with its needs, and that can operate with American Air Carriers (Eurofighter cannot)
@@matpapsUK and Italy have each two aircraft carriers ( France just one ) and they has choose Eurofighther
And when exactly will the french will ever have a mission that will include a aircraft carrier , the british had use theirs in the Faklands war ,and the americans ones in Iraq ( I know they didn't use Typhoon there , but they still choose this one after those misions ) France really didnt had any REAL need for jets launch off from a aircraft carrier in the last 40 years , did you think they will have from now
@@flavius5722 UK and Italy have STOVL, which is not the same as CATOBAR launch.
Garibaldi was commissioned in 1985, Cavour in 2008, Trieste in 2022 (which is an Helicopter Landing dock btw).
Today's UK has Prince of Wales (STOVL launched in 2019) and Queen Elizabeth (STOVL launched in 2017). Back in 1984, time when France left, they had 2 STOVL (Illustrious & Invincible)...with no catapults, which is precisely what makes the Eurofighter not compatible with France's carriers : the front part cannot support the catapult, and surely not the CATOBAR system. Also fun to note that France is one of the two countries having mastered Electromagnetic catapults (the other being the US, of course).
STOVL is simpler, but STOBAR or CATOBAR allow for a better operationnal function, as your planes can carry heavier equipement. The comparison is that a CATOBAR launched Rafale can bring 9,5 tons of material while a STOBAR Launched Sukhoi can bring 6,5 tons of material. Also, catapulting means higher range of operation. If you still use STOVL, you're basically saying that you'll use the F-35, meaning you'll have an operating range of roughly 950 km. Basically, by designing STOVL ships and non-STOVL Eurofighter, it was said that they would buy F-35B Carriers capable, which is not in line with an "European Defense Force". But could have been, if the Eurofighter was designed to be STOVL or Catapult-able, like the French requested.
Also important to note that atlhough less effective than the Rafale, the Eurofighter is nearly twice expensive (272 Millions vs 142 millions).
Charles de Gaulle was deployed for Afghanistan (starting 2001), Lybia, Syria - in which it projected around 1800 attack missions, Iraq (in 2015, not 2003). The ship even gained the American decoration MUC. Before that the Clemenceau was used for the civil war in Yugoslavia (along Garibaldi). France project its force all around the world, be it for its own interest, NATO interest or UN missions, way more than its European allies. This is also because France has the second largest ZEE, and interests all around the globe. Just because you don't know it happened, does not mean it did not happen.
I'm all open to criticize France's military forces and France political stance in Europe, but let's not make it worse than it is (and let's not pretend Germany and UK were/are the "good guys" there)
@@matpaps Even if is more expensive, there were 600 built ,while Raphael are less than 300 , the cost is not a problem , about what jet is better în a fight I wouldn't pick a winner because they didn't fight ( unlike the british Harriers with the French Mirage in the Faklands) ,simulator and speculations mean nothing , all of russian jets were consider equal with the two mension above ,and they had a humiliating performance
Germany no ,but the UK was really the top of the spear in the western europe în the stand against Russia , so all the respect for them
Always have been
Superpower again.
Just say "Rafal", forget about the e at the end. That's how we say it in France. In french, "rafale" means "storm". But in a military context, it means "burst".
We are proud of our Leclerc tank too, but don't forget the Caesar cannon truck mounted. 60 seconds to deploy, 40 seconds to escape, automatic aiming system : this beast can snipe at 40 km range.
We are so fucking back!! VIVE LA FRANCE
the French have a powerful arms industry and above all they have excellent engineers and great experience...it's the winning trio.
the Rafale is by far the best plane today, it does everything with excellence, it is not completely stealthy but it has technologically advanced sensors which protect it from shots from beyond the electronic horizon... .and in close combat he is just unbeatable.
the F 35 doesn't know how to do everything, plus it's not finished, it's expensive, and still has big flaws that will probably never be fixed... it's a failure.
not to mention the economic blackmail practiced by the Americans while the French offer complete assistance and concrete guarantees! France has always honored its commitments, this is not the case for the Americans who have sometimes suspended their delivery of spare parts due to political or economic events that did not suit them.
France is my fren.
Hated by the world, fueled by it, fulfilling their mission. That's my country and those who know history can't hate France. I wish we will rebuild, i wish we will affirm ourselves.
In comparaison to russia, us, and china we are a tiny nation in term of military capability, our shell production capacity for a year is used in one week in ukraine, we have 3 days of ammunition in stock for a high intensity conflict.
This is all said everyday on news channels in france. I mean we have all the equipement needed but we are a specialized army not a massive army and numbers count when nuclear powers gets in conflicts and none of them wants to use it.
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Weird T-72 at 15.49. Looks oddly more like a Centurion.
i watched this video without understanding anything (because i'm french)
Da-salt Rafalay