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Reports on the objectives of the French government defense white paper. Call for a stronger Western European Union; Scenarios for the determination of the long-term role and size of French military forces; Operational priorities; Recommendations on a revised aerospace and armament industrial policy.

The article discusses the defense industry in France as of December, 2012, reporting that an anticipated Defense White Paper commissioned by the president Francois Hollande should outline the country's intentions for defense spending in future years. Topics include the postponement of procurement orders, possible French foreign operations, and the anticipated delivery of helicopters, submarines, missiles, and other equipment in 2013.

The article discusses a review of long-term military spending plans in France. Laurent Collet-Billon of France's defense procurement agency says that a 2012 white paper will discuss topics including cyberwarfare, ballistic missile attacks, and the Franco-British security agreement. French defense exports are examined, and the possibility that Dassault Aviation will successfully sell Rafale fighter jets to India is discussed.