France steps up military training
European countries are seeking to enhance their defense capabilities, including personnel, as Russia ramps up drone attacks.
French paratroopers attend a joint UK-French paratrooper training exercise at RAF Brize Norton, west of London, July 7, 2025.
European countries are seeking to enhance their defense capabilities — including personnel. With US support uncertain, a recent study suggests that the region will need an additional 300,000 troops to defend itself.
But where are those recruits to come from?
Some countries are reinstating military service, others are looking for volunteers. Reporter Lisa Bryant, from our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, sent us this report from a French bootcamp outside of Paris.
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