France Orders Two Canadair Aircraft as Macron Faces Criticism

France will order two new Canadair aircraft as forest fire season begins. The order is announced by the French national firefighters federation. The Canadair planes are designed for aerial firefighting. They will augment France's capacity to combat wildfires. The Fédération nationale des sapeurs-pompiers criticized President Emmanuel Macron's promise to increase firefighting capabilities. The federation described the promise as "balbutiant and totally insufficient". The criticism highlights concerns over climate‑driven fire risk. The federation says current measures do not match the growing threat. The two Canadair aircraft are slated for delivery before the 2032 season. They will join existing aerial assets. The procurement underscores France's effort to strengthen its wildfire response as climate pressures rise.