With NATO refocusing on large-scale continental operations and the eastern flank demanding greater logistical depth, military forces across Europe are fundamentally rethinking how they sustain and move their armies. In this interview from Combat Engineer and Logistics 2026, Brigadier General Laurent Fontaine, Commander TRAIN and Operational Logistics School for the French Army, explores how France is transforming its military logistics under the 2024 to 2030 Military Programming Law and what this means for NATO’s collective readiness. Discover how the French Army is building divisional autonomy, deploying new truck fleets and equipment, creating two brand-new regiments, and advancing AI-driven resource management and drone resupply, all while positioning France as a critical transit hub for Allied forces moving eastward.
