| Deploying nation |  France |
|---|---|
| Host nation or area |  United Arab Emirates |
| Region | Middle East |
| Military branch | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches |
| Record type | Standing overseas presence |
| Operation or mission | Prepositioned forces |
| Unit or formation | Not publicly confirmed |
| Personnel | 750 Official announcement |
| Equipment | Not stated |
| Status | Confirmed active |
| Start or report date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Withdrawal or end date | — |
| Last verified | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Confidence | Medium: one credible outlet |
Background
France keeps prepositioned forces in the United Arab Emirates. Figure from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces operational commitments page, last updated April 22, 2025. Current numbers may differ.
Deployment timeline
- Record added from published reporting dated 2025-04-22.
Sources
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