Description
The process of military innovation is often viewed as a hierarchical, where the political institution sets strategic objectives that guide the military's needs and transformation. The military communicates its operational needs to the industry, which is tasked with meeting those needs. However, this process is more complex and involves constant communication among various actors, each seeking to secure unique interests that ultimately affect the process and the transformation. While the French Army is primarily responsible for its own transformation, the political establishment and the defense industry play critical roles in shaping the process and guiding decisions. This study builds on this understanding to examine how civil-military relations influence the French Army's transformation. It explores how these three actors and their relationships impact the Army’s transition to a new strategic context. By investigating this complex interplay, the study reveals how each actor contributes to both the strengths and weaknesses of the French approach and presents military transformation as a system of choice and compromise.
