Biggest exercise in decades. France is gearing up for full-scale conflict [ANALYSIS]

“This is the biggest military exercise in France in decades,” French defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said of the Orion 23 exercise launched at the end of January. Preparations began in 2021, with more than 20,000 soldiers from all types of armed forces, uniformed services, rescue services and state administration expected to participate.