Paris marked its annual Bastille Day with a military parade on the Champs-Élysées. The event featured 6,700 troops marching on foot, a formation of drones and Mirage 2000B fighter jets. Above the crowd, the Patrouille de France performed a precise formation display, followed by armored vehicles and a unit of coalition volunteers.

According to reports, from 2027 the key focus will be how France maintains its defence effort. Commentators described the show as a clear display of determination. Coverage noted the inclusion of civilian supporters as a sign of growing backing for the armed forces.