French army: a stock of missiles that poses a problem

In the middle of Sologne, there is the only factory that manufactures French missiles. This place is extremely protected and secure and, in order to be able to enter the factory, several checkpoints must be passed through the employees. The manufacture of these objects is sensitive since they contain explosives such as the “Mistral” missiles. “It is a charge of the order of seven kilos of military explosives“explains the plant manager. In this factory, 600 to 700 missiles are built and they are then kept nearby in hangars to prevent the slightest accident.

According to the plant manager, these missiles are exported: “in France, in Europe and perhaps worldwide for some.” However, 75% of missiles are sold abroad, sometimes in Europe, such as Italy or Sweden, or internationally, in Saudi Arabia. The problem is that France lacks missiles. “On a war like the one being waged today in Ukraine (…), France would not have held out for very, very long.”says Cédric Perrin, senator LR. Of the statement confirmed by the former Chief of Staff of the Navy.