US EditionMacron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time since 1992 and allow allied deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to strengthen European deterrence, Macron said.
- On Monday, March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron announced France will allow temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries and increase its nuclear warheads for the first time since at least 1992 at Ile Longue.
- Responding to rising global tensions, European leaders voiced doubts about the U.S. nuclear umbrella, prompting Macron to frame the move as a response to recent Middle East conflicts.
- Macron stated explicitly that `I have asked for an increase in the number of nuclear warheads`, while France's nuclear warheads remain below 300 and the French presidency retains sole decision-making on use.
- Talks have already begun with several European partners, including Britain, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden and Denmark, while some European nations had accepted Macron's earlier offer; France is the only nuclear power in the European Union.
- Some European partners have already engaged last year, Macron said `We have to re-articulate nuclear deterrence` at the Munich Security Council this month.
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