France, Jan. 15 -- Speaking at the Istres-Le Tube Air Base in southern France, where he delivered his New Year's address to the military, Macron said France needed to move faster.

"To be powerful in this brutal world, we must act faster and stronger," he said.

Macron said an updated Military Programming Law for 2026-2030 would include the extra €36 billion to boost defence spending.

The current 2024-2030 Military Programming Law (LPM) provides €413 billion, which Macron said he wants parliament to adopt "by 14 July".

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