<sod >He called for upgradings nuclear arsenals and other equipment, and boosting defenceÂ spending over the next five years to twoÂ per cent of gross domestic product, compared to 1.77 per cent currently.< eod>< sod > He called for upgrading Franceâs nuclear arsenals and other equipment, and boosting defence spending over the next five years to 2 per cent of GDP, compared to 1.87 per cent currently.< eod>