Paris marked its annual Bastille Day with a military parade on the Champs-Élysées. The event featured a massive procession of soldiers marching on foot, a high-tech drone squadron and Mirage 2000B fighter jets. Above the crowd, the aerobatic team performed a precise formation display, followed by armored vehicles and a unit of coalition volunteers.
According to reports, from 2027 the key focus will be how France maintains its defence effort. Analysts described the show as a clear display of determination. Coverage noted the role of volunteers as a sign of broad backing for the armed forces.