US EditionBritain and France to join forces on nuclear deterrents for first time
- The UK and France have agreed to coordinate their nuclear weapons for the first time, enhancing their defense collaboration, according to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- The UK holds 225 nuclear warheads, while France has 290, in comparison to Russia's nearly 6,000, as reported by Chatham House.
- Both countries plan to order more Storm Shadow missiles, which aid Ukraine by allowing strikes deep inside Russian territory, as part of a renewed defense pact.
- Defence Secretary John Healey stated that this partnership aims to strengthen their military capabilities and improve response to threats.
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UK and France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrents in landmark pact - Navy Lookout
The UK and France have committed to significantly deepen bilateral cooperation on nuclear deterrence. The agreement, signed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron, marks the first time both nations have publicly stated that while their nuclear arsenals remain independent, they are capable of being co-ordinated in response to shared threats. The declaration […] The post UK and France agree to coordinate nuclear deterrents in…
Macron and Starmer will sign the relevant declaration today - "There is no major threat to Europe that will not be responded to by both countries," the statement from the two states states.
Nuclear, Missiles: London and Paris Want to "Coordinate" Their Nuclear Deterrence and Protect Europe
Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer will sign a declaration that their respective means can be "coordinated" with regard to nuclear deterrence.
France and the United Kingdom are ready to "coordinate" their nuclear deterrent and protect Europe from any "extreme threat." The British Ministry of Defence and the French Presidency announced this. (ANSA)
In the event of an "extreme threat to Europe", the nuclear powers of France and Great Britain want to coordinate, and an agreement is about to be signed.
Two nuclear powers want to respond to threats in a coordinated manner, and an agreement between France and the United Kingdom is about to be signed.
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