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European air forces today find themselves in the midst of a period of radical development taking place in tandem with the changing realities of international conflict. At the heart of this change, the French air force presents an advantageous lead on several fronts, including independence of technical production and accelerated capacity of operational practice. Having originated from French defense policy over the last forty years, these advantages place the French air force at the cutting edge of European military integration. This article explores how the French air defense model will come to play its part in future European military development.