How strong is the French Military these days?
I think you know without asking.
Sacre bleu level.
Stronger than the British, and much stronger than the German. But at the moment, France is overwhelmed with domestic problems.
France is the strongest military in Western Europe, and it really isn’t even close
They are within Europe #1.
Which means the ground component is 1/6 ours including their foreign legion and our Marines.
Their air component is 1/8 ours.
Their sea component is 1/8 ours. Our Navy has more air power (more jets, more hours training pilots annual, more high tech and capabilities) than their air force.
Their special operations is 1/9 ours.
Their nuclear forces are 1/19 ours and far less capable.
But they do see themselves as a big global player and actively sabotage NATO when possible. France sees their influence in Europe through security policy and we are filling the role they want.
France sees these events as opportunities to show they can lead Europe in security matters.
They are a Chihuahua, the little dog with a big dogs attitude.