"An upgrade of our arsenal is essential. We are currently experiencing a period of geopolitical upheaval fraught with risk. That's why I ordered an increase in the number of nuclear warheads in our arsenal. Whoever wants to be free must be feared. Whoever wants to be feared must be strong."
"France is the only nuclear power within the EU. The announcement comes amid increasingly public concerns over how much European powers can rely on the US so-called nuclear umbrella—a policy aimed at protecting US allies, particularly in NATO, from nuclear threats."
"France currently has four nuclear-armed submarines, which can be hidden anywhere in the world's seas, and have a range of around 10,000 kilometers. It also possesses Rafale fighter jets that can launch cruise missiles with nuclear warheads at a range of around 500 kilometers."
French President Emmanuel Macron announced from a military base in Brittany that France will expand its nuclear warhead arsenal in response to current geopolitical risks. France, the only nuclear power in the EU, currently possesses approximately 290 warheads, making it the world's fourth-largest nuclear power. Macron emphasized that strength and deterrence are necessary for freedom and security. The expansion reflects growing concerns about the reliability of US nuclear protection for European allies. France plans increased nuclear cooperation with European partners including Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. The country maintains four nuclear-armed submarines with 10,000-kilometer range and Rafale fighter jets capable of launching nuclear-armed cruise missiles. This marks France's first arsenal expansion since 1992.
Read at www.dw.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]