Macron announces military exercises for Ukraine and missile production license

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 13, 2026, that the 'coalition of the willing' will conduct military exercises in countries neighboring Ukraine. He also stated that Ukraine will receive a license to produce SCALP missiles. Macron called on EU countries to increase arms production and emphasized the need to defend freedom. The announcements were made during his Bastille Day speech to the armed forces.