您现在的位置是:首页 > 英语听力 > VOA英语听力下载|VOA news > voa标准英语|美国之音常速英语下载|在线收听 正文 VOA常速英语:France to overhaul military, may rejoin NATO 2008-06-20来源:和谐英语 Download AudioFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a major overhaul of the country's defense to better meet new threats like terrorism. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports Mr. Sarkozy also announced France was ready to rejoin NATO's military wing, after a four-decade absence.President Sarkozy presented France's new defense strategy in a much awaited speech, outlining a leaner military that he argued would be better equipped to respond to terrorism, missile attacks and other modern-day threats.Mr. Sarkozy said that six or seven years from now, French forces will total 225,000. He acknowledged that amounted to a steep cut from their current level of 270,000, and that bases would be closed. But he vowed to make France even stronger militarily than it is today.While Mr. Sarkozy said the government was looking for cost cutting measures, he also said it would spend roughly $4.6 billion more annually to equip its forces.The French president also said France aims to soon return to NATO's military command after pulling out in 1966.(Www.hxen.net)Mr. Sarkozy said those who authored the defense report saw no reason why France should not participate in NATO's defense wing. He said France would retain complete freedom on deciding whether or not to participate in military operations and officials say it would remain in control of its nuclear-defense program.Mr. Sarkozy has also emphasized building up the EU military capabilities, and had been expected to push this when France takes over the bloc's rotating presidency next month. But he may now face a roadblock, since Ireland rejected the EU treaty that is aimed to further integrate Europe, including its defense strategy.roadblock:障碍 本栏目更多同类内容 扫码关注和谐英语微信公众号,第一时间获取最新学习资料 或公众号搜索myhxen 上一篇 VOA常速英语:Scientists develop experimental vaccine for avian flu 下一篇 VOA常速英语:European parliament passes stringent immigration guidelines 相关文章 VOA常速英语:日增20万确诊病例,印度疫情失控VOA常速英语:美国驱逐10名俄罗斯外交官VOA常速英语:US Marks One Year of Pandemic Shutdown with Hope, ConcernVOA常速英语:US Senate Nears Vote on $1.9 Trillion Biden COVID Aid PackageVOA常速英语:What Is Clubhouse and Why Did It Get So Popular?VOA常速英语:Thermal Water Helps Recovering COVID PatientsVOA常速英语:Deadly Drug Overdoses Epidemic Rages OnVOA常速英语:International Women’s Day Marks Year of Increased Hardships for Women WorldwideVOA常速英语:US States Relax Restrictions, Health Officials Warn Against ItVOA常速英语:Virginia Starts Reopening Schools for In-Person Learning