Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to allied nationsFrance is set to bolster its nuclear strategy. President Macron announced plans for temporary deployment of nuclear-armed aircraft to allie...
02 Mar, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron says France will increase its nuclear warheads for the first time in decadesFrance is set to boost its nuclear warhead count. President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision, marking the first increase since 1992. ...
02 Mar, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
As Macron sets out his nuclear doctrine, a look at France's capability by the numbersFrance's President Emmanuel Macron is detailing the nation's nuclear deterrence strategy. This comes as European allies worry about potenti...
02 Mar, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
French President Macron to visit top-secret sub base as some Europeans worry about US nuclear guaranteesFrance is re-evaluating its nuclear posture as President Macron outlines fresh thinking on submarine-based and air-delivered nuclear weapon...
27 Feb, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
European debate over nuclear weapons gains paceGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Munich Security Conference (MSC) that he had "held confidential talks with the French president a...
14 Feb, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
France to develop new nuclear air base armed with Rafale F5s, hypersonic missilesFrance plans to deploy advanced Rafale fighters equipped with ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missiles by 2035 at Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Air Base. ...
20 Mar, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
Russia vs France: How the two nuclear powers stack upFrance plans to extend its nuclear deterrence to European allies, creating tension with Russia. President Macron's statements led to a stro...
07 Mar, 2025, 03.18 PM IST
US Prez Donald Trump could withdraw nuclear support for UK, experts cautionDonald Trump could end the US’ support for the UK’s nuclear deterrent, defence experts have warned. They said that Britain must prepare for...
07 Mar, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Russia calls French nuclear comments a 'threat'Russia views comments by President Emmanuel Macron about extending France's nuclear deterrent to other European countries as a "threat", Fo...
06 Mar, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
France's nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate, Macron saysFrench President Emmanuel Macron's remarks advocating for a European debate on integrating France's nuclear weapons into a broader European...
28 Apr, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
France test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrenceFrance test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrence. The missile, which did not carry a nuclear weapon, was f...
19 Nov, 2023, 05.39 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron spurs nuclear doctrine debate after Ukraine commentsFrancois Heisbourg, a veteran security analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, wrote on Twitter: "The burden of guess...
13 Oct, 2022, 10.11 PM IST
View: An INFRUS alliance for building nuclear deterrence against ChinaThe new deal is envisaged as an Indo-French collaboration with American blessings to help India strengthen its sea-based nuclear deterrent,...
17 Jul, 2022, 11.54 PM IST
Rafale will provide IAF strategic deterrence: Defence MinistryIndia has signed an agreement to purchase two squadrons (36) of the twin-engine multi-role aircraft and decided to base one each on its wes...
18 Jul, 2019, 08.01 PM IST
India may deploy nuclear-capable Rafale jets on China, Pakistan borders: ReportsThe Rafale fighters in flyaway condition carry tactical nuclear warheads, and this means India's nuclear deterrence capability will be grea...
12 Jul, 2018, 08.26 PM IST
- France unsure about Pakistan's nuclear deterrent: WikiLeaks
France, not sure about Pakistan's nuclear deterrent, has decided against supplying nuclear energy technology to it, according to a secret U...
29 May, 2011, 09.25 PM IST
- British, French nuke submarines collide underwater
British and French nuclear submarines armed with ballistic missiles threatened to cause a disaster after colliding in the Atlantic, it emer...
16 Feb, 2009, 02.31 PM IST