"France Considers Requisitioning Arms Producers to Aid Ukraine"

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that he is willing to use his authority to requisition industrial capacities or prioritize orders to accelerate the production of arms and shells needed in Ukraine and other conflict zones. He highlighted the strain on stocks and production lines for anti-air missiles and artillery shells, and mentioned the potential requisition of Aster missiles produced by MBDA. Lecornu also noted the high foreign demand for French arms, particularly in Eastern Europe, and the challenges faced by the country's defence industry in meeting delivery deadlines.