PARIS (AP) — President Francois Hollande says France will increase its total number of troops this year for the first time in 10 years, prompted by the extra security measures taken following the deadly Paris attacks.
Hollande said in a speech Thursday the defense budget will reach 32 billion euros ($34.7 billion) in 2016 and the total number of troops will be raised by 2,300.
France's military is involved in several operations abroad including the anti-IS coalition in Iraq and Syria and counter-terrorism operations in Africa's Sahel region.
AP
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