French multirole fighter used for air defence, strike, reconnaissance, and maritime attack. Qatar operates Rafale alongside other Western fighter types, increasing capability but also sustainment complexity.

Franco-German attack helicopter in HAP (fire support), UHT (anti-armour), and HAD (support/destruction) variants. Operated by France, Germany, and Spain for close air support and anti-armour missions. Germany is procuring H145M as a future replacement.

European medium helicopter family operated by most major NATO air forces in TTH (tactical transport) and NFH (naval) variants. Roles include anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, tactical transport, and naval support. The most widely operated NATO rotary platform alongside the Seahawk family.

Long-endurance armed UAS used by USAF and allied air forces for persistent ISR, close air support, strike, and special operations support. Primary armament is Hellfire missiles and GBU-12 Paveway bombs. Successor development is underway (MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian).

Multirole tanker transport aircraft used for air-to-air refuelling, strategic passenger/cargo movement, and aeromedical evacuation. Provides coalition endurance and theatre mobility.

European strategic and tactical airlift aircraft used by NATO air forces for outsized cargo, personnel movement, humanitarian lift, and coalition deployment support.

French main battle tank operated by the UAE and used as a high-end armoured manoeuvre platform. It is relevant to Gulf expeditionary and armoured force assessments.

French wheeled 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle replacing the AMX-10P. Armed with a 25 mm Bushmaster cannon, it provides protected manoeuvre and fire support for mechanized combined-arms brigades. Around 630 in French Army service.

French truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled artillery system providing mobile fires, rapid displacement, and NATO-standard ammunition compatibility.

Franco-Italian long-range surface-to-air missile system using Aster interceptors. Provides area air defence and limited ballistic missile defence against selected threat classes.

French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier providing carrier strike, air defence, maritime presence, and sovereign force projection for NATO and French operations.

European multipurpose frigate family optimized for anti-submarine warfare, escort, land attack by variant, and high-end maritime security missions.

Franco-Italian area air defence destroyer armed with Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles via the PAAMS(S) system. Two French ships (Forbin, Chevalier Paul) and two Italian ships (Duilio, Doria). Provides long-range anti-air warfare coverage for carrier strike groups and NATO task forces.

French nuclear-powered attack submarine class supporting undersea warfare, intelligence collection, carrier escort, and land-attack options.

French ballistic missile submarine force forming the sea-based component of Frances independent nuclear deterrent.