Dassault Aviation, EADS and NEXTER, a government-owned arms manufacturer. They have their own aircraft carrier, the Dassault Rafale fighter jet and the LeClerc tank.
Remember, the French build their own nuclear weapons. The French are independent and don’t want to be vassals to other nations.
Back in the day, the French where the only country willing to sell Israel modern fighter jets.
Hmmmm... So the French are capable of some kickassery?
I may have to rethink my wussy-French prejudice