France Announces “Forward Deterrence” Strategy
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, permit the temporary deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allied European countries. The policy, described as “forward deterrence,” is intended to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy amid ongoing security concerns linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shifting U.S. defense priorities.
Speaking at the L’Ile Longue
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