In a significant shift in France's defense strategy, President Emmanuel Macron declared on March 2, 2026, that France would expand its nuclear arsenal for the first time since 1992, increasing its estimated 290 warheads. This move comes as NATO allies express concern over the US's diminishing commitment to European security. Macron emphasized the need for a robust nuclear deterrent, stating, "We must strengthen our nuclear deterrent in the face of multiple threats," and announced the participation of eight European countries, including Germany, Poland, and the UK, in a new 'advanced deterrence' initiative.
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Macron Announces Increase Of Nuclear Warheads In France
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President Macron announced France will increase its nuclear warheads and collaborate with eight European nations to enhance continental security amid rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent US-Israeli actions in the Middle East.
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