US EditionMacron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nations
- 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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PARIS. An increased number of French warheads, the possible stationing of nuclear weapons in other countries and a deepened cooperation on deterrence with, among others, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark – and Sweden. This was promised by Emmanuel Macron on Monday in a keynote speech about what he calls “advanced deterrence.”
A period of geopolitical upheaval has come, conflicts around the world are becoming more intense, involving the nuclear-weapon countries, the risk that they will pass the nuclear threshold is increasing, and in order to be free, we must inspire fear. Anyone who dares to attack France must know the price they will pay. We are updating our deterrence strategy.
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, announced this Monday that he has ordered to strengthen the arsenal...
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