Overseas military bases of France
This article lists the various overseas military bases of France. The maintenance of overseas military bases enable the French Armed Forces to conduct expeditionary warfare, and often tend to be located in areas of strategic or diplomatic importance.
Les forces de souveraineté
| Territory | Garrison | No. of personnel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Guiana | Les forces armées en Guyane (FAG) | 2,100 | [1] |
| French Polynesia | Les forces armées en Polynésie française (FAPF) | 900 | [1] |
| Martinique | Les forces armées aux Antilles (FAA) | 1,000 | [1] |
| New Caledonia | Les forces armées en Nouvelle Calédonie (FANC) | 1,400 | [1] |
| Réunion & Mayotte | Les forces armées dans la zone Sud de l’océan Indien (FAZSOI) | 1,650 | [1] |
Les forces de présence
| Country | Deployment | No. of personnel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | Les forces françaises stationnées à Djibouti (FFDj) | 1,700 | [1] |
| Gabon | Les éléments français au Gabon (EFG) | 450 | [1] |
| Ivory Coast | Les forces françaises en Côte d’Ivoire (FFCI) | 600 | [1] |
| Senegal | Les éléments français au Sénégal (EFS) | 350 | [1] |
| United Arab Emirates | Forces de présence aux Emirats arabes unis | 650 | [1] |
Other
| Country | Deployment | No. of personnel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Brigade franco-allemande (former Forces françaises en Allemagne) | 500 |
See also
References
External links
- Forces prépositionnées (defense.gouv.fr)
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