Polish-French Defence Cooperation [INTERVIEW]
In this interview, Léo Péria-Peigné, Research Fellow at the Security Studies Center of the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri), provides a detailed analysis of France’s growing role on NATO’s Eastern Flank, with particular emphasis on its strategic partnership with Poland. He discusses France’s military presence in the region and the evolving security landscape in Eastern Europe in light of Russia’s ongoing aggression. A central focus is the recently signed France–Poland defense treaty, which marks a significant step in deepening bilateral military cooperation and enhancing joint defense planning between the two countries.
Mr. Péria-Peigné also explores France’s broader defense industrial objectives, especially its ambitions to increase arms exports to Eastern European allies such as Poland. He explains how France is leveraging its advanced defense technologies and industry capabilities to position itself as a key partner for regional security. The conversation offers valuable insight into how France and Poland are aligning their strategic priorities to strengthen NATO’s posture in the East and promote stability across the region.
